Before the scheduled protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress and other unions on February 27th and 28th, 2024, Commissioner of Police Abaniwonda Olufemi in Delta State has ordered a significant deployment of personnel to ensure security and prevent any potential hijacking of the protest.
This action aligns with the directive of Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. The announcement came through a statement from Delta State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, distributed to journalists in Warri.
The Commissioner cautioned potential protesters that any misconduct would lead to immediate arrest and prosecution. Additionally, he instructed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers to implement measures to prevent any disturbances of law and order.
It partly reads, “As part of measures to ensure that the protest is seamless, the CP had stakeholders meeting with the leaders of NLC, TUC, and IPMAN on 22nd February 2024, and discussed measures to achieve a peaceful protest.
“The CP stated that it is the primary responsibility of the Police to ensure the protection of life and property which includes the security of protesters, but also reiterated that citizen’s right to protest is a right to peaceful protest. Violent protest is criminal and will not be tolerated.
“The CP directed the State Intelligence Department to deploy undercover operatives who will monitor and report back findings.
“Manpower has also been drawn from Tactical Teams which include Safer Highway, Dragon Patrol, Safe Delta, Raiders Unit, Rapid Response Squad, Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squad, CD-Decoy, CP Monitoring Unit, State Anti-Cult Unit, Crack Squad, X-Squad, and additional personnel were also deployed from Department of Operations, Area Commands, and Divisions.
“The CP, therefore, warned all intending protesters that anyone found wanting would be immediately arrested and prosecuted by the law.
“He assures all Deltans, residents, and non-residents to go about their lawful duties, and business(es) without fear as modalities have been emplaced to ensure that the protest is peaceful noting that nobody can be forced to be part of the protest.
“Members of the public are advised to report any untoward occurrence in their area to the nearest Police station or call the Command Control number on 08036684974”.
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