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In a statement on Friday by the Force PRO, Jimoh Moshood, the Police
said it is in possession of credible intelligence reports that other
interest groups were planning to hold a counter protest on the same days
at the same places as the Tuface Group.
He reckoned that if these various planned protests are held as
scheduled, there may be breakdown of law and order, with attendant loss
of lives and property.
The statement reads: “Nigeria Police Force is deeply concerned with
the security implications with regard to the planned
protest/demonstrations, and as the lead security agency in the country,
is fully aware and recognizes the constitutional rights of every citizen
(including Tuface and his group) to assemble and move freely in any
part of the country.
“In this regard, the Force is also cognizant of its constitutional
responsibilities of taking any proactive/preventive security measures in
the interest of public safety, public order, public morality or public
health and for the purposes of protecting lives and property, as well as
the constitutional rights and freedom of other citizens.
“The Nigeria Police Force is currently in possession of credible intelligence reports that other interest groups are equally planning to hold a
counter protest/matches on the same days at the same places/cities as
the Tuface Group.
“If these various planned protests/demonstrations are held as
scheduled, that there may be breakdown of law and order, with attendant
loss of lives and property.
“To this end, the Nigeria Police Force deems it imperative to issue
this press release that Innocent Idibia (a.k.a Tuface) and his group are
hereby advised strongly to shelve their planned peaceful
protest/demonstration in the interest of peace and security.
“That the other opposing groups are equally advised strongly to shelve
its planned counter protest/demonstration in the interest of peace and security.
“That the Nigeria Police Force is prepared to employ every possible legal means for the maintenance of law and order; and for the protection of lives and property.
“Consequently, members of the public, parents and guardians,
religious/opinion leaders and other interest groups are strongly advised
to prevail on their children and wards, followers and adherents not to
allow themselves to be used by any group to cause disturbance of public
peace and break down of law and order.”
Police Ask Tuface Idibia, Opposing Group To Cancel Protests
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