Nationwide Protest: Police Put Officers On Red Alert

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By Abiola Olawale

Hours ahead of the planned nationwide protest organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has briefed its officers to be on red alert.

The Force in a statement on Monday, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer of the NPF, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the directive is in line with its commitment to ensure the protection of citizens’ rights and freedom to engage in the protests.

The Force added that several personnel have been deployed across the country to monitor the planned protest and ensure safety for all Nigerians.

The statement reads, “In line with its lawful duty to maintain law and order, the Nigeria Police Force has deployed personnel nationwide and placed them on red alert to monitor the planned protest.

“All Commissioners of Police and their respective supervising officers have been briefed and instructed to coordinate the officers on ground in ensuring the safety and security of all participants if the protests hold as planned.

“While recognizing the importance of peaceful protest, the Nigeria Police Force remains vigilant against any attempts to hijack such protests by individuals or groups of persons with sinister intentions.

“Emphatically, the force, therefore, is fully prepared to respond swiftly and decisively to any unlawful activities or acts of violence that may threaten peace, public safety, and security in the event of such.

“It is vital to state that the Police has spread its tentacles nationwide to curb any attempt by some individuals who might want to leverage on the nationwide protests, to create brouhaha, and such will be met with an approved legal and proportional force as the Police will not allow wanton break down of law and order, loss of lives and property like we had experienced, in some instances, in the past, in any part of the country.

“The Inspector-General of Police urges all participants at the proposed protest to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly, adhering to the principles of non-violence and respect for the rights of others.

“He also calls on the organizers to cooperate with the Police and other relevant security agencies in ensuring that their protests remain peaceful and orderly even as the NPF works tirelessly to ensure that protests are conducted in a safe environment, conducive to the promotion of democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria.”

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