Tunji Disu, the acting inspector-general of police, has directed commissioners of police (CPs) across the country to step up security measures in response to increasing geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East.

According to a statement made on Sunday by Benjamin Hundeyin, force public relations officer, the command is part of proactive measures reduce ny fallout from global developments.

Disu reassured Nigerians of the force’s “unwavering commitment” to the protection of lives, property, and national peace, stressing that Nigeria is stable and its internal security situation is well under control.

He directed CPs in the 36 states and the federal capital territory (FCT), with particular attention to the north-west, north-east and north-central zones, “to heighten surveillance and intelligence gathering, strengthen collaboration with traditional and religious leaders, enhance visibility policing around worship centres and public spaces, and swiftly address any attempt by individuals or groups to exploit global developments to incite unrest or sectarian tension.”

He stated that the action is intended to prevent the spread of external ideological or religious issues into the country.

“The Nigeria Police Force reiterates that Nigeria will not serve as a theatre for foreign conflicts. Any attempt to import external ideological or religious tensions into the country will be met with the full weight of the law,” the statement reads.

Disu urged community leaders to keep promoting peaceful coexistence and citizens to be calm, watchful, and law-abiding, reporting any unusual activity to the nearest police formation.