I-G orders adequate security in varsity
campuses nationwide
Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police, Mr
Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered immediate
provision of adequate security in and around
university campuses nationwide.
This is contained in a statement issued by CSP
Frank Mba, the Force Public Relations Officer,
on Thursday in Abuja.
The statement said the measure was designed
to secure life and property in the institutions
and provide enabling environment for lecturers,
students and other members of staff to go about
their lawful businesses without hindrance.
“The directive is a proactive and confidence-
boosting measure designed to ensure that
nothing untoward happens in our academic
communities,” it said.
The statement directed all Command
Commissioners of Police to personally oversee
the intensification of surveillance in universities
in their states.
It ordered them to “take all necessary security
measures needed to provide for the safety and
security of members of staff and students as
well as property within the various Campuses”.
It urged lecturers, students and Nigerians within
the institutions to remain law-abiding and go
about their legitimate businesses without fear of
molestation or intimidation from any quarters.
It will be recalled that the Federal Government
on Thursday gave universities lecturers, who
had been on strike since July, one week
ultimatum to resume academic activities.