IGP orders probe of Boko Haram threat to attack Benue schools, tight security
Adetokunbo Fakeye
Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered a full scale probe into the allegations of threat by the Boko Haram insurgents to abduct schoolboys of government college, Makurdi, Benue for the abducted Chibok girls.
The IGP also ordered adequate security for boarding schools in and around Makurdi metropolis to prevent any attempt by the insurgents to carry out an attack.
In a statement issues yesterday by CSP Frank Mba, the Force spokesman, he said the police boss, his officers and men are working hand in hand with the Benue state government to ensure adequate security of schools and the people of the state.
In the statement, IGP said, “This is coming on the heels of recent threat letter purportedly issued by elements claiming to be Boko Haram members to two all-boys Secondary Schools-Government College, Makurdi, and Mount Saint Gabriel College Makurdi. Consequently, Benue State Police Command, working in conjunction with the State Ministry of Education and the affected school authorities, has strengthened surveillance in the Schools and other Boarding Schools within Makurdi metropolis.
“The Police High Command wishes to advise residents of all host communities nationwide, where boarding schools are located to remain perpetually on the alert and report any suspicious movement to the appropriate authorities.
“Meanwhile, the Police have commenced investigations aimed at ascertaining the source and authenticity or otherwise of the said hand-written letter now in possession of the Force.”
