The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olatunji Disu, has reassured Nigerians of the Nigeria Police Force’s steadfast commitment to protecting lives, property, and national peace amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their possible global impact.
In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police emphasized that Nigeria remains stable and that the country’s internal security situation is firmly under control. However, the Force has intensified proactive, intelligence-driven policing strategies nationwide.
According to the statement, the Acting IGP has directed Commissioners of Police across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory — with particular focus on the North West, North East, and North Central zones — to strengthen surveillance and intelligence gathering. They have also been instructed to deepen engagement with traditional and religious leaders, boost visible policing around worship centres and public spaces, and promptly address any attempts by individuals or groups to exploit global events to incite unrest or sectarian tensions.
“The Nigeria Police Force reiterates that Nigeria will not serve as a theatre for foreign conflicts. Any attempt to import external ideological or religious tensions into the country will be met with the full weight of the law,” the statement read.
Hundeyin added that IGP Disu urged community leaders across the country to continue fostering peace and called on citizens to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, while reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation. He reaffirmed that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute, prepared, and fully committed to safeguarding all Nigerians and preserving national security at all times.
