The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has moved to reassure the public that security across the country remains stable, despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fears over possible global repercussions.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, said the Force had strengthened intelligence-led operations nationwide to ensure the continued protection of lives, property and public order.
Disu stressed that Nigeria’s internal security situation is firmly under control, but confirmed that commissioners in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been instructed to intensify surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Particular attention is being paid to the North West, North East and North Central zones, where officers have been directed to increase patrols and visibility around worship centres and other public spaces.
The IGP also ordered closer engagement with traditional and religious leaders, warning that any attempt by individuals or groups to exploit foreign conflicts to stir unrest or sectarian tension would be dealt with decisively.
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Citizens were urged to remain calm and law-abiding, and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police formation as a precautionary measure.
The statement read:
"MIDDLE EAST DEVELOPMENTS: NIGERIA POLICE FORCE REASSURES NIGERIANS OF SUSTAINED SECURITY VIGILANCE
"The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olatunji Disu, psc, reassures all Nigerians of the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the protection of lives, property, and national peace, in light of evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their potential global implications.
"While Nigeria remains stable and its internal security situation firmly under control, the Force has reinforced proactive, intelligence-led policing measures across the country. The Ag. IGP has directed all Commissioners of Police in the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, 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.
"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.
"IGP Disu calls on community leaders nationwide to continue promoting peace and urges citizens to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, reporting any suspicious activity to the nearest police formation.
"The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute, prepared, and fully committed to safeguarding every Nigerian and maintaining national security at all times.
"Ag. ACP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
1st March, 2026."