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IGP: We urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place
By Valentine Amanze
The federal government of Nigeria has intensified efforts in aborting the August 1 planned emd bad government and hardship protest nationwide.
On Friday July 26, 2024, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, requested for the details of the demonstrators.
While briefing journalists in Abuja, Egbetokun, specifically asked all groups planning to participate in the demonstrations to submit their details to the commissioners of police in their respective states.
His words: “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest.
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“However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place.
“To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest, they should please provide the following information: state the proposed protest routes and assembly points; expected duration of the protest; and names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.”
The IGP added that the information expected from the organisers also includes measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, as well as key identifiers for possible isolation of potential troublemakers.
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