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.
Kayode Alabi Forgo Battery Company Limited Nurudeen Mohammed Hamidu Olowo Overland Tinubu TIIDELab Okin Biscuits Raji Ayodele Kamaldeen Afolabi-Oshatimehin Adenike Harriet Ajia-Bako Chartered Institute Of Personnel Management Of Nigeria Bola Sagaya Alao Ayotunde Olaoye B. Felix Tunde Mukaila Mustapha Aro Yahaya March 18 Toyosi Thomas Ishola Moses Abiodun Federal College Of Education (Special), Afon Wasiu Onidugbe HYPPADEC MATTA Girls Foundation Alumni Association Of The Federal Polytechnic Offa Jebba Neo Mundo Ltd Pilgrims Board Offa Poly Mohammed Haruna Timothy Akangbe Yusuf Zulu-Gambari Oloriegbe Saadu Gbogbo Iwe TIC Oladipo Akanmu Tolani Yusuf Ali Waziri Yakubu Gobir Igosun Minister Isau Gbenga Adebayo Yusuf Abdulwahab Mashood Abdulrafiu Agboola Ezekiel Yissa Benjamin Bamikole Omishore Kwara State Council Of Chiefs Kudirat Arinola Lawal AbdulHakeem Ajibola Akanbi Trade Lenda SME Fair Quareeb Islamic Association Tafida Of Kaiama Mutawalle Jimoh Bashir Jaigbade Alao Gafaru Olayiwola Olorisade Awoye Adeola Abraham CBT FERMA Abiodun Jacob Ajiboye Chief Of Staff Ramadhan Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency Esinrogunjo COVID-19 Palliatives Bukola Saraki Al-Ilory ITEM 7 Mustapha AbdulGaniyu Bello Abubakar Iyabo Dupe Adekeye Ayeyemi Sulaiman Mumini Ishola Hanafi Osuwa Belgore Mashood Dauda

