Independence Day: FG beefs up security nationwide

Security across the federation has been
beefed up in preparation for Independence
day celebrations which will take place on
Tuesday, the 1st of October.

This move comes as a result of apprehension
that terrorist sect Boko Haram might have
plans to strike and disrupt the day's
ceremonies.

Also police commands across the country have
reportedly mapped out various security
measures to forestall violence during the
celebration by paying special attention to
churches, open fields and stadia.

A few days ago, Boko Haram leader, Abu
Shekau, resurfaced in a new video weeks
after the military reportedly killed him.
Shekau, in the video, threatened that more
attacks would occur.

On Saturday, President Barack Obama
described Boko Haram as "one of the most
vicious terrorist organisations in the
world."

Already, in Ogun State, the police has put
in place an operational order for the
Independence anniversary.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa
Adejobi, said the order would serve as a
guide to the officers and men of the command
in performing their duties throughout the
period.

One of our correspondents gathered that the
Assistant Inspector General of Police in
charge of Zone 2, Mamman Tsafe, held a
meeting on Friday with the top officers in
the command.

Regarding security at the MKO Abiola
Stadium, Abeokuta, venue of the Independence
celebrations in the state, the police
spokesman said men of the anti-bomb squad
and police sniffer dogs had been deployed in
the stadium.

Similarly, the 35 Artillery Brigade of the
Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta said its
troops had been put on alert.

The Brigade's Public Relations Officer,
Captain Adamu Ngulde, said troops attached
to the state's anti-crime outfit, Operation
Messa, were already maintaining tight
security in different parts of the state.
Ngulde added that the brigade had enough
troops on ground to contain any situation in
the state.