ASUU Strike Latest: Police deployed to campuses nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police,
Mr Mohammed Abubakar, has
ordered immediate provision of
adequate security in and around
university campuses nationwide.
This is contained in a statement
issued by CSP Frank Mba, the
Force Public Relations Officer, on
Thursday in Abuja.
The statement said the measure
was designed to secure life and
property in the institutions and
provide enabling environment for
lecturers, students and other
members of staff to go about their
lawful businesses without
hindrance.
"The directive is a proactive and
confidence-boosting measure
designed to ensure that nothing
untoward happens in our
academic communities," it said.
The statement directed all
Command Commissioners of
Police to personally oversee the
intensification of surveillance in
universities in their states.
It ordered them to "take all
necessary security measures
needed to provide for the safety
and security of members of staff
and students as well as property
within the various Campuses".
It urged lecturers, students and
Nigerians within the institutions to
remain law-abiding and go about
their legitimate businesses
without fear of molestation or
intimidation from any quarters.
It will be recalled that the Federal
Government on Thursday gave
universities lecturers, who had
been on strike since July, one
week ultimatum to resume
academic activities.
Meanwhile, the I-G has urged
officers and men of the force, who
would be involved in the
supplementary election in
Anambra supplementary election
on Saturday to remain steadfast.
He said they should be focused
and neutral, as well as exhibit the
highest level of professionalism.
He reassured the people of
adequate security in the state
during the election, promising that
the force would continue to
maintain optimal presence in
Anambra till the end of the
election.
The police boss called on the
people to cooperate with the
police and other security agencies
in ensuring an atmosphere of
peace and order throughout the
election.
Abubakar also urged politicians,
traditional rulers, and opinion
leaders in the state to play by the
rules and help in educating their
followers on the need to allow
INEC and other government
agencies to conclude the election.
(NAN)
Source: Vanguard Newspaper