Ahead of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) protest scheduled to take place on February 27 and 28, 2024, the Rivers State Police Command and the Enugu state command have assured citizens of adequate security measures to forestall any breakdown of law and order during the protest.
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.
The organizers and participants of the protest are strongly advised to ensure that all processions and activities adhere to the provisions of the law, as the Rivers State Police Command is committed to exercising its full authority to safeguard the rights of all citizens and prevent any violations thereof.
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.
We urge the public to promptly report any suspicious activities in their neighborhoods to the nearest police station
In the same vein the Enugu state police command has also issues a press statement on NLC Nationwide Protests
The Enugu CP Orders Sufficient Security Deployment, Cautions Organizers Against Inimical Conduct*
Consequent upon the proposed two days nationwide protests by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliate organizations, slated for Tuesday the 27th and Wednesday the 28th of February 2024, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, *CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+)*, has ordered the adequate deployment of Police operational and intelligence resources to ensure the security and peaceful conduct of the protests.
The Commissioner, however, cautions the leadership of the NLC in the State against conducting the exercise in ways capable of breaching public peace. He notes that, while it is within the organizer’s statutory rights to express their grievances through protests, they must also ensure that person(s) within or without their ranks do not disrupt the exercise or cause havoc.
Furthermore, the CP has warned miscreants to steer clear of the protests, stressing that the Police would not hesitate to deal decisively with individuals found acting contrarily.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner has enjoined residents of Enugu State to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and report to the nearest Police Station, suspected criminals or anyone found acting in ways contrary to the peaceful conduct of the protests.
