Red Alert:IG Orders Tight Security In Makurdi Schools Over Boko Haram Threat

The Inspector- General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar has ordered the strengthening of security in all boarding schools in and around Makurdi, the capital of Benue State,Force Headquarters said in a statement.
CSP Frank Mba,force spokesman said in the statement “ 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.
He said further that “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.”
“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,”Mba said.