Jonathan places security agencies on full alert

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2 May 2011

Jonathan places security agencies on full alert

President Goodluck Jonathan has directed all security agencies in the country to remain on full alert, especially in identified flashpoints across the country, to thwart any further attempt to breach the peace of the country.

The President, who is currently on a seven-day working retreat at the Obudu mountain resort, also said he is determined to move Nigeria further along the path of democratic consolidation in the next four years to build on the gains of the 2011 general election.

Some states of the federation, especially in the northern parts of the country, erupted into violence after the presidential elections won by Mr Jonathan.

Although there is no official figure for the number of casualties, it is believed that hundreds of people were killed and properties worth millions of naira must were destroyed in the riots.

States like Borno and Kaduna have also witnessed frequent deadly detonation of bombs by suspected members of the Boko Haram group, which had claimed responsibility for some attacks on government officials in recent months.

The spokesperson for the President, Ima Niboro, said yesterday that the president thanked all political stakeholders and Nigerians for the success of the just concluded election and reiterated that he is “committed to working with all stakeholders to address any observed weaknesses which persist in the country’s electoral system”.