Inspector-General Of Police Orders Tight Security Around Media Houses

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, NPM, fdc has shown remarkable concern about the recent attacks on the media houses, and journalists. He 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. He said the order was in line with the mandate of the force to protect lives and property of the citizenry under the law. The IGP acknowledges the valuable roles of the media to the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria. The IGP further advices citizens to be more vigilant and proactive and to report any suspicious movement or persons to the Police promptly for appropriate action.