The Yobe State police command, said the Boko Haram terrorists has planned to penetrate the forthcoming protest. This protest is happening on the 1st of August to 10th of August, 2024.
The command’s spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
He said that, the intelligence received by the command, had said that the foreign mercenaries are focused on destroying lives and property, at the protest.
Therefore, he is calling on all would-be protesters to exercise caution. He said:
“As Yobe state recovers from insurgency, the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, acknowledges citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.”
“While we alert citizens to sinister motives, and even peaceful protests at this time may be ill-timed.”
“Recent insurgency activities in Gujba LGA, including an improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion, has raised concerns.”
“We are unprepared to face additional security challenges.” He warned that all criminals trying to hide under the protest to cause chaos in the state, would face the wrath of the law.
According to Mr Abdulkarim, the protesters must indicate proposed protest routes and assembly points for a hitch-free protest.
The spokesman also said protesters should also state expected duration of the protest, and also, names and contact details of leaders and organizers and measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements.
“By providing this information, we can deploy adequate personnel and resources, and designate specific routes and areas, and also, establish clear communication channels, and minimise the risk of violence, property damage, or criminal activity.”
“We encourage protesters to cooperate with the Police. Obey the law. And also, adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly.”
“We are committed to working with all. And also, to promote peaceful expression and maintain public order”.
