The Rivers State Police Command says it is aware of the planned protest by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees NULGE, scheduled for Monday, June 24 adding that it recognises and respects the right to lawful assembly, but credible intelligence indicates that the action will be infiltrated and hijacked by hoodlums seeking to cause disruption and mayhem within the State.
The Command therefore strongly advises the organisers to suspend the planned protest to prevent possible breakdown of law and order, warning that the Police will take all necessary lawful measures to protect the lives and property of every resident in Rivers State. The Command has vowed to apprehend and prosecute any person or group that attempted to disrupt peace.
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To ensure the safety and security of the public, the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed Police officers to all the 23 Local Council Secretariates in the State.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
