The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed Commissioners of Police in Northern Nigeria to enhance security measures amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The IGP has also ordered increased visibility policing around worship centers and public spaces, and swift action against anyone attempting to exploit the situation to incite unrest or sectarian tension.
The directive was announced on Sunday in a statement issued by the spokesman of the Force, Benjamin Hundeyin.
According to the statement, Commissioners of Police across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory have been instructed to step up intelligence operations, deepen engagement with traditional and religious leaders.
The order was issued shortly after members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria held a protest.
The IGP warned that any effort to use international developments as a pretext to stir unrest or sectarian conflict within Nigeria would attract decisive legal action.
He reassured citizens that the country remains secure and that the police are fully committed to protecting lives and property.
