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• 06 Mar, 2026

The Borno State Police Command has heightened security measures across the state following information circulating on social media about a posible protest. In a statement issued in the early hours of Friday, the command's spokesperson, Nahum Daso, said the police were aware of the online reports but clarified that authorities had not received any confirmed intelligence indicating that a protest was scheduled to take place. "The Borno State Police Command is aware of information circulating on various social media platforms regarding a purported protest. > "At the moment, there is no confirmed report of any planned protest in the state," he noted. Despite the absence of verified plans for any demonstration, Daso said the police had already activated precautionary measures to maintain public safety. "However, the Command remains vigilant and has put in place necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of all residents," he stated. He also urged residents to ignore unverified reports online and continue their daily activities peacefully while observing the law. Authorities, however, did not disclose what might have triggered the rumours of a planned protest. The security alert in Borno comes shortly after the new Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, directed police commands across the country to remain on high alert amid concerns about possible security tensions linked to developments in the Middle East. The directive was announced in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who said the police leadership was closely monitoring events that could trigger unrest in parts of the country. READ ALSO: OPINION... The Iran-US Showdown, Beyond the Sectarian Smokescreen : The Geopolitics of Survival According to Hundeyin, Disu specifically instructed commissioners of police in the North-West, North-East, and North-Central zones to intensify security operations. The orders include strengthening intelligence gathering, improving collaboration with traditional and religious leaders, and increasing police presence around worship centres and other public places. The heightened security posture followed demonstrations by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a Shi'ite group led by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, in several states. The protests were sparked by the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in a joint airstrike reportedly carried out by the United States and Israel. Members of the group staged demonstrations in cities including Lagos, Gombe, Niger, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, and Sokoto, prompting security agencies to increase surveillance in parts of the country. Police authorities say the current security measures are aimed at preventing any potential escalation and ensuring that residents continue their normal activities without disruption. Source: https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/police-step-up-securiry-in-borno-amid-social-media-rumours-of-planned-protest/