Planned protest: 25,000 Police officers, soldiers, others deployed to Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has deployed 25,000 police officers and teamed up with soldiers and other security personnel in strategic areas in Kaduna and its surroundings.

They have also teamed up with the military and other security agencies to build trust and send a message to potential protesters that law and order will be maintained.

This information was shared in a statement by police spokesman ASP Mansir Hassan, which was released to the press in Kaduna on Tuesday.

The statement noted that,”On the 31st of July 2024, In a collaborative effort to ensure the safety and security of Kaduna State, the Kaduna State Police Command, in synergy with the armed forces and other sister security agencies, embarked on a Confidence Building Show of Force Operation.

It said the operation was designed to serve as a clear warning to those who may seek to use the upcoming protest to destabilize the state, saying,” It also aims to showcase the capabilities and readiness of our security agencies to maintain peace and order.

“The operation saw the active participation of several high-ranking officers, including the Commissioner of Police Kaduna State Command, the Garrison Commander 1 Division Kaduna, the Air Officer Commanding 453 Base Service Group Kaduna, the Commander of Civil Defense, the Commander of KADVS, as well as all ACPOLs and DPOs.

“The primary objective of this show of force is to deter individuals with malicious intent from engaging in any form of violence during the upcoming protest. Effective deployment of over Twenty-Five Thousand (25000) Police, Armed Forces and Other Security personnel have been made in Strategic Flashpoints to ensure Strict Compliance to public order.

As formerly announced the police will not deny Citizens their Constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and protest, The Kaduna State Police Command reiterate that, the protest should be peaceful.

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE