The Nigerian Police Headquarters, Abuja, has called on all law abiding citizens who are currently participating in the ongoing nationwide protest, to withdraw from the protest with immediate effect.
This was disclosed in a statement shared on Saturday, August 3, 2024, via official X handle of ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police PRO Force Headquarters, Abuja.
According to Adejobi, the ongoing protest has obviously turned violent, therefore, all law abiding citizens taking part in the protest across the country should immediately withdraw from it.
Adejobi said, “The ongoing protest has obviously turned violent. We therefore advise law abiding citizens taking part in the protest across the country to immediately withdraw from it. This advice becomes necessary in view of the violence that has characterized the protest in the last 2 days. It is reasonably expected that Peaceful protesters would have withdrawn from the protest that has turned violent.
“The Nigeria Police Force is committed to providing accurate information and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens during these challenging times.
“It is essential to recognize that the strategic deployment by the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, and the decisive clampdown on criminal elements exploiting the protests for unlawful activities, has been highly effective in quelling tension and curbing the violence and anarchy witnessed on the first day of the protests.
“During this challenging period, the Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to performing its lawful duties with professionalism, maintaining law and order, and preventing anarchy throughout the country.
“The Nigeria Police urges all citizens and residents to disregard unfounded and psychologically manipulative reports circulating about incidents during these protest.
Recall, in the course of the ongoing nationwide protest across the country, lives have been lost while several private and public facilities have been looted and destroyed, particularly in the northern part of this country.
