June 24, (THEWILL) – The Rivers State Police Command has urged members of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) to halt their planned protest over the closure of 23 local government council secretariats to avert any possible breakdown of law and order.
Reiterating its commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of residents in the State, the Command, in a statement issued by its Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said credible intelligence at its disposal indicates potential hijacking by hoodlums of the planned protest.
“The Police Command respects the right to lawful assembly but has received credible intelligence indicating potential infiltration of the planned protest on Monday. Hoodlums plan to hijack the protest and instigate chaos in the state.
“Consequently, the Command advises the organisers to suspend the planned protest to avert any possible breakdown of law and order.
“In an effort to ensure public safety, the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed officers to the 23 local government council secretariats to maintain security until the risk of disruption ceases.
“Comprehensive security measures have been put in place to safeguard lives and property, ensuring unhindered traffic flow and lawful activities across the state.
“We urged residents to carry on with their daily activities without fear, as the police have implemented tactical measures to guarantee their safety,” the statement added.
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