The
Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni, psc has assured
that the security agencies in the country are working together towards ensuring
the safety and security of students and academic institutions across the
country. The IGP who gave this assurance Tuesday, 4th February, 2014
at the Force Headquarters, Abuja when the staff and students of Pacesetters’
College, Gwarinpa, Abuja paid an Excursion Visit to the Force Headquarters,
Abuja, noted that following the concern and directive of President Goodluck
Jonathan, GCFR, all the security agencies, are doing everything humanly
possible to ensure that no child, student and their teachers are attacked again
anywhere in the country.
The IGP who requested for the observance of a one minute silence in
honour of the students who were recently murdered in Yobe State by criminal
elements stated that both overt and covert deployment of operatives into
schools are being increased while the security agencies are also working with
local communities to improve security in and around schools.
While underscoring the importance of education in society, the IGP
emphasized that it is the only worthwhile legacy any parent or guardian can
bequeath to a child or ward as he noted with pride the giant efforts his
administration is making towards ensuring that the Force is manned by the best
hands and called on the students to consider the Nigeria Police as a viable
career option.
Also in attendance during the meeting were Senior Police Officers, the
Staff and Students of Pacesetters’ College, Gwarinpa led by Mr. Raphael Adenoye
and members of the press.
CSP FRANK E. MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA