The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has charged security operatives to crack down on criminals planning to cause a breakdown of law and order during the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) proposed nationwide industrial strike over fuel subsidy removal. 

Mr Baba stated this during a meeting with strategic police managers, held on Monday in Abuja.

He charged police officers to continue to ensure stability and peace across the country. “We shall not rest on our oars, rather we must redouble our efforts to maintain the needed peace and stability of our democracy.” 

The police chief added; “Regardless of the quantum of achievements recorded within the period under review and the successful democratic transitioning that happened on the 29th of May, 2023, there still remains prevailing and projected threats across the country, including the aftermath of the fuel subsidy removal with the emerging threat of industrial strike action.” 

He charged the officers to be vigilant while monitoring happenings around the election tribunals, noting that they must be proactive in tackling security threats by “political and non-political actors.”

Mr Baba added, “This is critically important as we also prepare for the nation’s Democracy Day (June 12). In so doing, I charge you all to remain focused while monitoring the election tribunals and the proposed industrial actions across the country. 

“You must develop proactive crime management mechanisms to forestall any untoward acts from political and non-political actors.”