The Police are on red alert in Nigeria over rising global tension,  as the United States, U.S., and Israel, in joint military forces, bombed Iran at the weekend.

The Police assured of sustained security vigilance to forestall the spread of protest over the U.S./Israel strikes on Iran.

The Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement in Abuja, indicated that the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olatunji Disu, reassured 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.

The FPRO stated that while Nigeria remained stable and its internal security situation firmly under control, the Force has reinforced proactive, intelligence-led policing measures across the country.

The Ag. IGP, Hundeyin said, has directed all Commissioners of Police in the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, 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 reiterated 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," the statement declared.

IGP Disu called on community leaders nationwide to continue promoting peace, urging citizens to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, reporting any suspicious activity to the nearest police formation.

The Nigeria Police Force remained resolute, prepared, and fully committed to safeguarding every Nigerian and maintaining national security at all times, the FPRO assured.

Meanwhile, there were protests in Kaduna and Niger states as the strikes commenced.