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Federal Government Enhances Border Security Ahead of August 1 Protests
The Nigerian Federal Government has enhanced security measures at the country’s borders in anticipation of nationwide protests planned for August 1.
Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), communicated this update through a statement released by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Saturday in Abuja.
Nandap instructed all Zonal Heads, State Command Comptrollers, and Divisional Immigration Officers (DIOs) across Nigeria to be exceptionally vigilant.
This heightened alert is a response to the upcoming protests organized by various groups. The primary objective of the directive is to prevent foreign individuals from entering Nigeria and potentially disrupting the protests.
The Comptroller General emphasized the critical role of the Immigration Service in maintaining the security of the nation’s borders.
She urged officers, particularly those in charge of Border Commands, to be diligent and proactive in their duties to thwart any attempts by foreign actors to exploit the situation and cause instability.
In line with these security measures, Nandap announced a temporary halt on all leave applications for officers.
She stressed the need for unwavering professionalism and dedication from all personnel during this period. This directive will remain in effect until after the conclusion of the protests.
Nandap reassured Nigerians of the Immigration Service’s commitment to securing the nation’s borders and maintaining national security. She underscored the importance of safeguarding Nigeria, affirming that it remains the only homeland for its citizens.
Nigerian pastor and overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, addresses and reacts to the current happenings of the country regarding the kidnapping and the abductions.
The pastor urges the government on steps they can take to solve and help the people of the country. “The Nigerian government has a clear and urgent duty to protect these Middle Belt communities, who have carried the weight of violence for far too long.”
“Rather than play the ostrich and cover up clear terrorism as mere farmer-herder clashes, the Nigerian state has a responsibility to invade the camps of armed marauders who hide under the cloak of herdsmen of whatever ethnicity, and who invade defenceless communities and gleefully massacre unarmed men, women and children.”
US President Donald Trump criticizes the Nigeria government once again after the increase of insecurity over the past few days. The president stated that the government is failing to protect Christian communities from the attacks going on.
“Nigeria is a disgrace. The whole thing is a disgrace,” Trump said. “They’re killing people by the thousands. It’s a genocide, and I’m really angry about it. And we pay, you know, we give a lot of subsidies to Nigeria. We’re going to end up stopping.”
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He reacted after another news of abduction of students was announced on the 21st of November.
“How many more lives must be shattered before decisive action is taken? It is not too late for the government to finally declare a state of emergency on insecurity and confront this menace with the urgency it deserves.”
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