By Tina Amanda
The Rivers State Police Command has announced its awareness of the planned protest by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), set for June 24, 2024.
While the Command recognizes and respects the right to lawful assembly, it has received credible intelligence indicating that the protest may be infiltrated and hijacked by hoodlums aiming to cause disruption and mayhem within the State.
The Command strongly advises the organizers to suspend the planned protest to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order, stressing that they will take all necessary lawful measures to protect the lives and properties of every resident in Rivers State.
It however vowed to apprehend and prosecute any person or group that attempts to disrupt the peace.
To ensure the safety and security of the public, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, has deployed Police Officers to the Secretariat of all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the State. The officers will remain in their respective locations until the threat of disruption of peace is deemed to have ceased.
CP Olatunji Disu, reassures residents of Rivers State that the Command has implemented comprehensive security measures to safeguard lives, and property, and ensure unhindered traffic flow, fostering a peaceful environment for all lawful activities. He urges law-abiding residents to go about their daily routines without fear, as robust measures have been strategically deployed to guarantee their safety and well-being.
The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to maintaining peace and order within the state and will not hesitate to take firm action against any individual or group that attempts to disrupt public peace.
