Edith CHUKU
Rivers State Police command has advised organizers and participants of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC protest to ensure that all processions and activities adhere to the provisions of the law.
The state Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, gave this advice ahead of the NLC protest scheduled to take place on February 27 and 28, 2024.
In a release made available to TNN through the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, the CP assured that the Police was committed to exercising its full authority to safeguard the rights of all citizens and prevent any violations thereof.
Disu said “the Rivers State Police Command acknowledges and upholds the constitutional right of every citizen to engage in peaceful protest.
“In alignment with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, has issued instructions for a substantial deployment of security personnel across the state.
“This measure is aimed at guaranteeing comprehensive security and safety during the protest, as well as preventing any attempts to hijack the peaceful demonstration.
“It is important to note that participation in the protest is voluntary, as established by the norms governing peaceful demonstrations. Therefore, both residents and non-residents of the state can freely pursue their lawful businesses and discharge their responsibilities without hindrance.”
He further urged “the public to promptly report any suspicious activities in their neighborhoods to the nearest police station or by contacting the Command Control numbers: 08032003514, 08161355218.”
