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.
Haashim Initiative For Community Advancement Obuh Ramadan Olomu Sam Okaula Kwara Polytechnic Muazam Nayaya Oladimeji Thompson Abiodun Jacob Ajiboye Ahmad Olayiwola Kamaldeen Akorede Abdulrazaq Akorede Bamikole Omishore Kayode Ogunlowo Vasolar Consortium Just Event Online Toyin Falola Afonja Baba Issa Towobola Abdulrahman Toyin Iyiola Oyedepo Lukman Oyebanji Fagbemi Offorjama Abiodun Oyedepo Yahaya Seriki Harmony Holdings Hassan Oyeleke Durbar Festival Galland Marcias Isiaq Khadeejah Bayer Nigeria Limited Zubair Folorunsho Erubu Surajudeen Akanbi Barakat Community Secondary School Ilota Abdullahi G. Mohammad Ilorin Emirate Stakeholders Forum Abubakar Baba Geri-Alimi Split Diamond Interchange HYPPADEC ER-KANG Mining Bolaji Abdullahi Earlyon Technologies Bio Ibrahim Amusa Bello IDPU Kwara-SAPZ Project Jimoh Bashir Bolaji Aladie Mahmud Ayinla Giwa T And K FOODS Ilorin Central Mosque Afolabi-Oshatimehin Adenike Harriet Zaratu Umar COEASU Dauda Adesola Ishak Mohammed Sabi Owo Arugbo New Nigeria People’s Party Bola Shagaya Agboola Abdulraheem Kunbi Titiloye Share-Tsaragi Agboola Babatunde KW-GIS Bolaji Gambari Chikanda Ilesha Gwanara Road Adesoye Abdulkadir Jimoh Ayegbeni Talaka Parapo Aminat Ahmed Samuel Elizabeth Keatswa Igbomina Madawaki Maigidasanma

