The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has placed police commands and formations nationwide on red alert. TheForce’s Spokesman Frank Mba, in a statement explained that the action followedthe intelligence report that sequel to the recent killing of an IranianGeneral, some domestic interests are planning to embark on public disturbancesand sabotage. Hesaid zonal Assistant Inspector Generals and Police Commissioners had beendirected to ensure maximum surveillance and security of lives and propertyacross the nation. Mbaadded that the police commanders were directed to ensure strategic deploymentsof both overt and covert operatives to ensure adequate security and safety ofcitizens, especially diplomats and their missions domiciled in Nigeria as wellas the protection of critical national assets. Hesaid the Inspector-General of Police assured all Nigerians and foreignersresident in Nigeria of adequate security, while warning all mischief-makers tosteer clear of the streets and territory of Nigeria.