water-tight security around embassies, foreign missions, foreigners and
their businesses within the country.
According to a statement signed by Force Spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, “This
order is against the backdrop of the unfortunate attack on Shoprite
outlets in Lekki Area of Lagos Sate on 3rd September, 2019 by some
miscreants who attacked and looted the Malls ostensibly under the
pretext of protesting against the incessant “xenophobic” attacks in
South Africa.
“To this end, all Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and
Commissioners of Police across the Federation have been placed on red
alert to ensure no similar violence is replicated within the country.
The IGP condemns the violent attacks and notes that three police
officers were seriously injured and a Police operational vehicle set
ablaze.
“He also notes that a total number of One Hundred and Twenty-Five (125)
suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident while a good
number of looted valuables have been recovered by the Police.
“While recognizing the rights of citizens to air their views on salient
national issues as enshrined in our statutes, the Force reiterates that
these must be done within the confines of the law.
“Miscreants and criminally-minded people who masquerade as genuine
protesters are therefore warned to stay-off the streets of Nigeria as
the Force will not hesitate to bring to bear the full weight of the law
on any such law breaker.
“Parents and Guardians are therefore enjoined to prevail on their
children and wards to desist from acts capable of causing breakdown of
law and order in the country.
“Meanwhile, the Force has commenced investigations and profiling of the
arrested suspects with a view to establishing their connection with the
stealing, malicious damage, arson and disturbance of public peace on the
day of the incident.
“The Force is hereby reassuring all law-abiding citizens, embassies,
foreign missions, foreigners and their businesses within the country of
their security and safety.”
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