FG Intensifies Border Security Ahead Of Governance Protests

The Federal Government has enhanced border security to prevent foreign participation in upcoming protests against poor governance.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Federal Government has intensified border security nationwide in anticipation of upcoming protests against poor governance.

The Comptroller General of the Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, issued orders to all Zonal Heads, State Command Comptrollers, and Divisional Immigration Officers (DIOS) across the country to implement these enhanced security measures.

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According to the Service’s spokesperson, DCI Kenneth Udo, the directive is aimed at preventing foreign individuals from entering the country to participate in the protests.

The statement underscored the need for vigilance and increased surveillance due to the protests organized by various groups.

Additionally, Nandap announced the temporary suspension of all leave applications and instructed officers to uphold the highest levels of professionalism and patriotism during and after the protests.

The Comptroller General assured Nigerians of the Service’s readiness to secure the nation’s borders and contribute to national security, reinforcing the government’s commitment to maintaining order during the planned demonstrations.

The statement read, “The Comptroller General noted that, in keeping with the responsibility of safeguarding the nation’s gateways placed on the shoulders of the Service, officers, especially Heads of Border Commands, are tasked to rise to the occasion by ensuring that no foreign element can take advantage of the protest to destabilize the country.”

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“She directs temporary suspension of all leave applications and charges officers to exercise utmost professionalism and patriotism in the discharge of their duties. during and after the protest, explaining that Nigeria is the only country we have as our own.

“The CGIS assures all Nigerians of the service’s preparedness to safeguard the nation’s borders towards enhancing national security.”

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