FG Ramp Up Borders Ahead Of Planned Protests

The impending rallies against bad governance have prompted the federal government to step up border security nationwide.

All Zonal Heads, State Command Comptrollers, and Divisional Immigration Officers (DIOS) nationwide received orders to adopt these enhanced security measures from Immigration Service Comptroller General Kemi Nandap.

The directive’s goal, according to DCI Kenneth Udo, a spokesman for the Service, is to stop foreigners from entering the nation to take part in the demonstrations.

The statement emphasized the importance of vigilance and increased surveillance due to the upcoming protests organized by various groups.

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

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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 distabilize the country.

“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.”