In view of the planned nationwide protest scheduled from 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 PhD, has called on all organisers of the protest to provide details of their activities to the Command for the purpose of security arrangements before the commencement date.
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State, CP Waheed Ayilara, who conveyed the IGP’s directive in a press release made available to journalists in Uyo on Monday, requested that organisers of the protest in the state (if any) submit the following details of their activities to the office of the Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO):
(i) The proposed protest assembling point and routes.
(ii) Expected duration of the protest.
(iii) Names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.
(iv) Measures to prevent hijack by criminal elements.
The CP further urged both the organisers and participants of the protest to cooperate with the Police to ensure that the 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,” the release, endorsed by the PPRO, read in part.
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