President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, received briefing from the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, over the bloody protests of members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as Shiites, in the nation’s capital, Abuja.
President Buhari, at the closed doors meeting, directed IGP Adamu to take steps to protect all Nigerians wherever they may be.
Speaking with journalists at the end of the meeting, IGP Adamu said: “We came this morning to brief Mr. President on the security situation in the country, especially the activities of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN).
“Just to give him an update of what is happening in the country vis a vis their activities.
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“Specifically we briefed him of the incessant act coming out of this group of people, protesting here and there.
“We briefed him on the fact that we have been able to curtail their excesses and to let him understand that everything is under control.”
On the President’s reaction, the IGP said: “The president asked us to make sure we provide security for every citizen of this country and not to leave any space that some group of people will create breakdown of law and order.
“So, the charge by Mr. President is that we must provide security for every Nigerian.” he stated.