The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has placed police commands and formations nationwide on red alert.
The Force’s Spokesman Frank Mba, in a statement explained that the action followed the intelligence report that sequel to the recent killing of an Iranian General, some domestic interests are planning to embark on public disturbances and sabotage.
He said zonal Assistant Inspector Generals and Police Commissioners had been directed to ensure maximum surveillance and security of lives and property across the nation.
Mba added that the police commanders were directed to ensure strategic deployments of both overt and covert operatives to ensure adequate security and safety of citizens, especially diplomats and their missions domiciled in Nigeria as well as the protection of critical national assets.
He said the Inspector-General of Police assured all Nigerians and foreigners resident in Nigeria of adequate security, while warning all mischief-makers to steer clear of the streets and territory of Nigeria.
