Joy Anyim
The Nigeria Police Force said it has uncovered plots by some subversive elements to attack oil installations across the country.
Making this disclosure was the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, who issued a statement on the matter, saying the criminally-minded elements were masquerading as climate and environmental activists.
Mba said the targets were mainly oil installations in the Niger-Delta region and adjoining states.
“These plots which are politically-motivated are aimed at sabotaging oil installations with intended negative consequences on national security, economic development and global oil market,” he said.
Acting on intelligence report, Mba said the Ag. IGP has ordered all state commissioners of police to be on red alert, and intensify surveillance.
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“Consequently, the acting Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu, has ordered Commissioners of Police nationwide, and particularly in designated states to intensify their surveillance missions around oil facilities and other critical national infrastructure.
“The commissioners of police and other field Commanders have also been directed to put in place proactive measures aimed at neutralising these subversive threats and bringing the plotters to book.
“ The IGP warned of dire consequences for persons or group of persons who may want to resort to the use of violence or threat of violence in advancing their political or economic goals,” he stated.
The police high command, therefore, urged citizens to remain vigilant and report all suspicious characters and plots to law enforcement agents.
Mba noted that the Ag. IGP has also reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring adequate security of lives, protection of national assets and protection of the sanctity of the nation’s political freedom and democracy.
