June 12 Protest: Deal With Anyone Who Threatens Security, Nigeria’s Police IG Tells Officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has directed Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police in states and the Federal Capital Territory to deal firmly with any person or group who may want to take advantage of the June 12 Democracy Day to threaten internal security order.

Speaking during a meeting with strategic commanders of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, the IGP urged them to remain civil with law-abiding citizens during the Democracy Day celebration.

He said, “The June 12 Democracy Day is days away. We are currently reviewing the…