The Federal Government has tightened security at all national borders in anticipation of the nationwide protests scheduled for August 1.
Kemi Nandap, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), announced this through a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Saturday in Abuja.
Nandap has instructed all Zonal Heads, State Command Comptrollers, and Divisional Immigration Officers (DIOs) across the country to be extra vigilant.
She emphasized that officers should intensify surveillance in light of the planned protests by various groups.
The directive aims to prevent foreign elements from entering the country to participate in the protests.
“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,”
Additionally, Nandap has ordered the temporary suspension of all leave applications and urged officers to exercise utmost professionalism and patriotism in their duties. She stressed that this dedication should continue during and after the protests, noting, “Nigeria is the only country we have as our own.”
Mrs. Nandap assured all Nigerians of the Service’s preparedness to safeguard the nation’s borders and enhance national security (NAN)
