The Kwara State Police Command has cautioned that troublemakers planning to hijack the planned nationwide hunger protest would not be allowed.
Troublemakers will be detained and face the full force of the law, the Command has warned.
The Police Command issued an advisory and warning notice ahead of the scheduled protests in Ilorin on Sunday, discouraging civilians from participation if they take place.
According to a statement from the Police Command’s spokeswoman, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, the state Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, has warned that anyone with malevolent purpose would not be tolerated.
Ejire stated that the Police Command is committed to upholding all residents’ constitutional rights while preserving peace and security in the state.
The statement said:
“The Kwara State Police Command wishes to discourage citizens from participating in the said protest and to remind all persons that if the peaceful protest should take place, any attempt by miscreants to hijack the protest for their own selfish end will not be tolerated.
“Our commitment to ensuring public safety and order remains unwavering. Any individual or group caught engaging in acts of violence, looting, arson, or any other criminal activities will face the full wrath of the law.
“The police have deployed adequate personnel and resources to monitor the protest closely, and our surveillance units are equipped to identify and apprehend troublemakers swiftly. Anyone found instigating violence or attempting to disrupt the peace will be arrested and prosecuted without hesitation.
“We urge community leaders and local vigilantes to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to prevent any breakdown of law and order. We call on all persons to conduct themselves with dignity and responsibility to ensure that the society remains peaceful and constructive.”
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