Hunger Protest: Kwara Police Command Has Zero Tolerance For Violence -CP Victor Olaiya
Kwara state police command on Sunday urged young people and other residents of the state not to participate in the nationwide hunger protest scheduled to begin on August 1, 2024.
Recall that some young Nigerians are planning to hit the streets to protest against high food prices in the country on Thursday.
Spokesperson for the Kwara state police command, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, a Deputy Superintendent of Police , in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Sunday, noted that in the event that the protest is held in the state, ‘any attempt by miscreants to hijack the protest for their own selfish end’ would be resisted because the state command has zero tolerance for violence.
‘The Commissioner of Police, Kwara state Police Command, CP Victor Olaiya psc(+) wishes to address the public regarding the impending protest and important guidance to our esteemed citizens who wish to exercise their constitutional rights to a peaceful protest, as well as issue a stern warning to individuals with malicious intent.
The Kwara state Police Command wishes to discourage citizens from participating in the said protest and to remind all persons that if the peaceful protest should take place, any attempt by miscreants to hijack the protest for their own selfish end will not be tolerated.
Our commitment to ensuring public safety and order remains unwavering. Any individual or group caught engaging in acts of violence, looting, arson, or any other criminal activities will face the full wrath of the law. The police have deployed adequate personnel and resources to monitor the protest closely, and our surveillance units are equipped to identify and apprehend troublemakers swiftly. Anyone found instigating violence or attempting to disrupt the peace will be arrested and prosecuted without hesitation.
The Kwara State Police Command is dedicated to supporting the constitutional rights of all citizens while maintaining peace and security in our state. We urge community leaders and local vigilantes to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to prevent any breakdown of law and order. We call on all persons to conduct themselves with dignity and responsibility to ensure that our society remains peaceful and constructive’ the statement said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
