Kwara CP Warns NLC Against Violent Protest
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Victor Olaiya, has warned the Nigeria Labour Congress and other unions against violent protest in the state.
This is contained in a statement signed by the command spokesperson, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi in Ilorin.
According to the statement, the CP has directed the deployment of police personnel across the state in anticipation of the planned protest scheduled to take place on February 27 and 28, organised by the NLC, in collaboration with other unions.
Mr Olaiya said the deployment was to guarantee the safety and security of people of Kwara during the peaceful protest.
He said, “In compliance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, CP Victor Olaiya emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and order.''
He emphasised that while citizens had the right to a peaceful protest, any form of violence or disruption of public peace would not be condoned.
He added, “The Commissioner of Police held a strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers, directing them to implement proactive measures to prevent any potential breach of law and order. To facilitate a smooth and orderly protest, CP Olaiya engaged in dialogue with representatives of the NLC and other relevant stakeholders on February 26. The discussion was to ensure a conducive atmosphere for a peaceful demonstration while safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.”
Mr Olaiya reiterated the command's commitment to uphold the rights of individuals to express themselves peacefully, emphasising that any individual found instigating violence or engaging in unlawful behaviour would face the full wrath of the law.
The commissioner assured residents, visitors, and stakeholders in the state that adequate security measures had been put in place to safeguard lives and property during the protest.
He said, “He urges members of the public to report any suspicious activities or incidents to the nearest police station or through the Command Control Number: 07032069501 or 08125275046.”
(NAN)
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Folaranmi Aro Ali Ahmad Binta Sulyman Roseline Oni Aremu Azeez Bello Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq Nigerian Army HYPPADEC Razak Atunwa Federal Polytechnic Offa Earlyon Technologies Read With Me Yusuf Lawal Olota Of Odo-Owa Kwara State Government IFK Tunji Arosanyin Tunde Kazeem Saliu Oluwole Bank Of Industry NYSC Esinniobiwa Quareeb Alfa Modibo Belgore Toyin Sanusi Shaykh Luqman Jimoh CT Ayeni Peculiar Allowance Yekeen Alabi Niyi Ogundiran Frootify TESCOM 2025 Peter Amogbonjaye Khadijat Ayoola Yusuf Ophthalmological Society Of Nigeria Naira Redesign Temi Kolawole Cassava Growers\' Association Oko-Olowo Matthew Okedare Sanitation Exercise Muhammad Fawaz Abubakar National Association Of Nigerian Students FOMWAN Sarah Jubril Joshua Adeyemi Adimula Oniye Galadima Kwara State Geographic Information Service Tsaragi/Share Mujtabah Bature Kwabes Modupe Oluwole Marafan Shonga Standard Organization Of Nigeria Alliance For Democracy Academic Staff Union Of Universities Kwarareports.com Omotoso Abdullahi G. Mohammad 2023 Elections Hausa Timothy Olatunde Fadipe Umar Bayo Abdulwahab Mary Arinde Bayo Ajia Alumni Association Of The Federal Polytechnic Offa Kolo Christian Association Of Nigeria Orisa Bridge Afin Descendants Union Of Odo-Owa Yusuf Badmus Offa Poly Ike Ekweremadu Barakat Community Secondary School Imodoye Writer’s Enclave March 18 Kayode Issa

