Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, has distanced himself from a WhatsApp message that is now spreading on all social media platforms about the planned nationwide protest.
DAILY POST previously obtained a screenshot of a purported WhatsApp message from the IGP discouraging protests in Lagos State.
A part of the message reads:
“If you are going to join any protest next week, it’s good but ask yourself these questions: Why is Lagos always their target? How about starting from your state?”
However, in a statement published on Sunday night by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP stated that the alleged message making the rounds on “WhatsApp and other social media platforms, did not originate from the police”.
According to the statement:
“The WhatsApp message, which poses several questions and opinions about protests, does not essentially represent the ideals or views of the Nigeria Police Force.
“We urge everyone to disregard this WhatsApp message and other similar contents purportedly from the NPF as the Force makes all communications via its official channels.”
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