Security
By Victoria Frances
WAHEED Ayilara, commissioner of police. Akwa Ibom, has warned against hijacking of the forthcoming protest against bad governance in the State.
Ayilara gave the warning in a statement on July 29, which Timfon John, police public relations officer, signed on behalf of the commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command.
He called on organizers of the protest to furnish command with information on routes and places of convergence before 1st August, in order to emplace adequate security.
In view of the planned nationwide protest scheduled for 1st to 10th August, 2024 tagged, “END BAD GOVERNANCE”, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, that all organizers of the protest give details of their activities to their respective Police Commands.
This is to ensure for security arrangements before the commencement date.
Also, Ayilara has called on organizers of the protest in Akwa Ibom State, ( if any ) to submit the following details of their activities to the office of the Command Public Relations Officer ( PPRO ).
The required details are:
(i)The proposed protest assembling point and routes.
(ii) Expected duration of the protest.
(iii) Names and contact details of protest leaders and organizers.
(iv) Measures to prevent hijack by criminal elements.
Furthermore, the CP has urged both the organizers and those embarking on the protest to cooperate with the Police towards ensuring that the proposed protest is carried out peacefully without being hijacked by unscrupulous persons
The Command wishes to assure the good people of Akwa Ibom State that it will spare no resources in ensuring that residents are protected during and after the protest and will continue to maintain law and order throughout the State.
Those participating in any form of protest are therefore advised to ensure that they maintain the sanctity of public gathering and lawful assembly and avoid acts capable of leading to a breakdown of law and order in the State.
A.I
July 29, 2024.
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