Endbad governance: Furnish us with locations of protest, Ondo police tell Organizers
Ahead of the planned protest slated for 1st – 10th of August, 2024 tagged ‘End Bad Governance’. and in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police ; IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD,NPM that all organizers of protest to give details of their activity to their Police command for security arrangement before the date of commencement.
The command also recognizes the fundamental rights of citizens to protest with a view to ventilate their frustration and also note that no responsible government will allow violent protests that will breach the rights and freedom of other citizens who may not want to participate.
In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police CP Abayomi Peter Oladipo has directed that organizers of the protest if any within Ondo State are to submit details of their activity with the office of the command PPRO indicating venue of convergence for the command to make arrangement on the required security in identified areas of the protest.
CP Abayomi urged both the Organizers and protesters to partner with the Police during this time to be able to wade off criminal elements who may want to hijack the protest or use it as a means to carry out their dastardly act as the command will provide adequate security for the Protesters and the state at large.
The command is also using this medium to appeal to all participants in the protest to maintain the sanctity of public gathering and lawful assembly while avoiding acts that can lead to breakdown of law and order in the state.
While assuring law abiding residents and citizens transiting through Ondo state of robust police protection, peaceful and violence free protest during the time under review.
E-signed
SP. Funmilayo Odunlami -Omisanya, mnipr,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For:- Commissioner of Police,
Ondo State Command ,
Akure.
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