27/07/2024
Nationwide Protest:
Protesters must provide the names and contacts of their leaders — IGP issues guidelines
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun has issued guidelines for the August 1 planned nationwide protest against hardship in the country.
Issuing the guidelines while adressing newsmen in Abuja on Friday, July 26, the IGP said that protesters must provide details of their proposed route, assembling point; duration of the protest; names and contacts of protest leaders and organisers.
He said that the Commissioner of Police in charge of the state the protest was intended, must also be provided with measures taken to prevent the hijack of the protest by criminal elements.
“By providing these information, the police will be enabled to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety.
It will also help the police to designate its personnel specific routes and areas for the protest, to avoid conflict with other event or activities.
With the information, the Police can establish clear communication channels with the protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise.
It will also help to minimise the risk of viol£nce, property damage or other criminal activities,” he said.
