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.
Rex Olawoye Emmanuel Bello Abdulrauf Yusuf Oluronke Adeyemi Government High School (GHS), Adeta Kupchi Hosea Maxwell Ilorin.Info Olomu Of Omu-Aran Igbomina Harmony Holdings College Of Arabic And Islamic Legal Studies Irepodun Laolu Saraki Aliyu Alhassan Oni Adebayo Amusement Park Afolayan Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq Olukotun Of Ikotun Kawu Baraje Kemi Adeosun Abdulfatai Ahmed Yaman Folorunsho Alao Nupe Ajia-Bako Alaro Bayer AG Abdul-Rasheed Na\'Allah Emir Of Lafiagi Adamu B. Yaqubu Sheikh Ridhwanullah Ilorin Likeminds Foundation Ilofa Amuda Bembe Yusuf Ali Danladi KWASSIP Jelili Yusuf Sadiq Umar Abdulrahman Abdulrasak AbdulRahman Saad Raheem Adaramaja Siraj Oyewale Mansurat Amuda-Kannike Galland Marcias Societe Generale Bank Of Nigeria Yakub Lai Gobir Mary Arinde Abdulkadir Orire Lanwa Abdulkarim Adisa Nigeria Governors\' Forum Musa Abdullahi Kwara Hotel Shuaib Abdulkadir Mamman Saba Jibril NSCIA Face Masks Abdulmalik Bashir Mopelola Risikatullahi Lawal Arinola Kudirat Harrison Osauwagboe High Court Doyin Awoyale Asa Sa\'adu Salahu Oyeyemi Olasumbo Florence March 18 Yahya Mohammed Share/Tsaragi Habeeb Saidu Kola Shittu Segun Adeniyi Muhammad Fawaz Abubakar Olawuyi Dan Masanin Usman Rifun

