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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.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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