Police Did Not Ban Peaceful Rallies
Category: Nigerian National News
*Only advisory notice issued
The Police High Command wishes to inform the general
public that the Force has not issued any order banning peaceful
assemblies/protests anywhere in Nigeria. It notes however that against
the backdrop of current security challenges in the country, coupled with
a recent intelligence report of a likely infiltration and hijack of
otherwise innocuous and peaceful protests by some criminal elements
having links with insurgents, the Police only issued advisory notice,
enjoining citizens to apply caution in the said rallies, particularly in
the Federal Capital Territory and its environs.
Reminding citizens of the earlier position of the Force
on peaceful rallies, which the Police High Command regards as the
constitutional and democratic rights of Nigerians, the Inspector-General
of Police, IGP, M D. Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni, psc, stresses the need
for the organizers of such rallies to ensure that they seek proper
advice and guidance from the Police before engaging in any such exercise
so as to avoid any unpleasant circumstances. The IGP calls on the
general public to see the present position of the Force as a necessary
sacrifice for the peace our nation needs, as security is a collective
responsibility.
Consequently, citizens are strongly advised to
reconsider their positions on the issues of rallies and protests in FCT
until the existing threats are appropriately neutralized and removed
from our midst by relevant security agencies.
Meanwhile, the IGP reassures citizens of the commitment
of the Force to the protection of lives and property and advancing the
course of democracy in Nigeria.
CSP FRANK E. MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
Source: Nigeria Police Force
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