Terror Alert: Inform Police Not Public – IGP Cautions Foreign Countries
Category: Nigeria News
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Alkali Baba Usman, has cautioned
foreign countries over terror alert in Nigeria.
Usman said foreign
countries should stop informing the public about terror alerts.
The police boss said the recent terror alert should have been
given to the police and not the public.
The United States and
United Kingdom governments released a security alert.
In a travel
advisory, they urged their citizens to stay away from Abuja due to the planned
terrorists’ attacks.
They also urged their citizens to vacate
Abuja until the terror alert is dealt with.
However, the IGP
assured the general public of their safety.
The IGP spoke on
Saturday while inaugurating a police station and barracks in Ibusa, Oshimili
North Local Government Area of Delta State.
He said, “How can you
enter the country and said there is security alert, you didn’t inform the
police, and you go around telling your people; don’t go to Abuja, return from
Abuja.
“When you have information on security, it is proper to
inform the police and we will find a way to tackle it, instead of taking it to
the public.
“We are working in synergy with other security
agencies to ensure the safety of residents.”
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