The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has ordered
tight security around media houses in the country. Arase, who gave the
order in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Force spokesman,
Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, expressed concern over the recent attacks on media
houses and journalists.
He also said the order was in line with the mandate of the force to
protect lives and property of the citizenry under the law. Arase
acknowledged the valuable roles of the media in the enthronement of
democracy in the country and advised citizens to be more vigilant.
He also advised citizens to be proactive and report any suspicious
movement or persons to the police promptly for appropriate action.
Source:
Vanguard Newspaper
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