Security on high alert as Police deploys special forces to embassies, clears criminal hideouts in Borno

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– The police and other security agencies have tightened security around all the foreign missions in the country

– More regular and undercover operatives have been deployed to the embassies

– This followed a plot by some Boko Haram elements to bomb the United States embassy, United Kingdom High Commission and other western interests in Abuja recently

The Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies have tightened security around all the foreign missions in the country.

According to The Punch, more regular and undercover operatives have been deployed to the embassies.

This followed a plot by some Boko Haram elements to bomb the United States embassy, United Kingdom High Commission and other western interests in Abuja recently.

The plot was foiled by the Department of State Services and five suspects were also arrested in connection with the incident.

Police boss, IGP Ibrahim Idris has ordered the deployment of special forces to the embassies

A source quoted in the report explained that many undercover agents had also been embedded in the security units to strengthen the police teams in place.

The source said, “In addition to the regular personnel providing security for the missions, more operatives have been deployed to beef up the security and ensure that the embassies and consulates are impregnable.

“The casual observer may not notice any change in the security architecture of the missions, but I can tell you that we have further fortified the embassies and other critical infrastructure to discourage attacks by criminal elements.”

The Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, confirmed the development, but added that the security around the missions was heightened before the DSS foiled the alleged terror plot.

“Even before the DSS said it foiled the alleged plot, they (policemen) had been on red alert and we had done adequate and elaborate

deployment, the security around the embassies had been beefed up throughout the country. The IG had directed the personnel and the commanding officer responsible for deployment of the men to ensure that adequate personnel were deployed and supervised,” he said.

Special forces have been deployed to the various embassies all around the country

Meanwhile, the Borno police command has commenced raids of criminal hideouts and black spots to ensure a peaceful Easter celebration in the state.

ZENITHBLOG.com gathered that motorists and tricycle operators have also been warned against violating traffic rules and regulations during the four-day celebration.

Spokesman of the police in the state, Victor Isuku in a statement issued on Friday, April 13 said drivers and tricyclists are to avoid all forms of recklessness, drug abuse and drunkenness, while plying the roads and highways.

He also assured worshippers of the safety of their lives and properties, while parents are advised to take proper care of children and wards to prevent them from going missing during the festivities.

He advised the public to be always security conscious; and report any suspicious persons, movements and objects to the nearest police station and other security agencies.

Below is a video of the Nigerian Air Force air operations against Boko Haram terrorists.

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