The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered watertight security nationwide over planned protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress during the week.

The Force Headquarters on Tuesday said the IG is deeply concerned about recent developments regarding the planned nationwide protests by the labour unions.

“While being mindful of the right to peaceful protest, as enshrined in our constitution, the IG urges all parties involved to ensure that the planned demonstrations are conducted in a peaceful manner to prevent being hijacked by miscreants, owing to the previous ugly experiences of such protests in most major cosmopolitan cities in the country.

“The IG, however, acknowledges the grievances raised by the labour unions and the importance of constructive dialogue, which is sine qua none, in addressing these issues,” the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said in a correspondence obtained by our correspondent.

The police boss also urged all stakeholders, including the NLC, TUC, and other civil society groups, to embrace peaceful dialogue as “the most effective means of resolving grievances,” while also reemphasising that the police is committed to ensuring a secure and conducive environment for open dialogue, constructive engagement and mutual understanding for a seamless exercise of civil rights.

Adejobi further noted that the IG has also ordered the Commissioners of Police in charge of various commands, and supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, to engage in fruitful discussions with the NLC/TUC leadership to foster understanding and reach common grounds on the planned protests.

“A peaceful and coordinated approach is crucial to achieving meaningful solutions and preventing any form of violence or disruptions to public order, should the protests persist.

“The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens during the period of the planned protests as all necessary measures to facilitate the peaceful conduct of these demonstrations have been emplaced,” he said.

Warning against violence, the NPF said perpetrators will not tolerate any act that threatens the peace and well-being of the country, adding that perpetrators will be dealt with.

Adejobi added, “However, it is hereby reaffirmed that any attempt by miscreants to exploit the situation for violent purposes viz-a-viz vandalism, gangsterism, and extortion will be met with the firm, professional and commensurate lawful approach. The Police will not tolerate any act that threatens the peace and well-being of our country.

“In light of the potential challenges posed by the planned protests, the Nigeria Police Force is fully prepared to deploy all available resources to maintain law and order and to protect the lives and property of our citizens. The IGP, therefore, calls on all officers to be vigilant, professional, and uphold the highest standards of conduct during this period.”

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It's NLC faction of Mr Obi's LP.
Lagos will not allow them burn down our city again.

Water tight security. For peaceful protest?

Na then you go know say them fit practice for call of duty use tear gas and gun flex muscle on civilians like they did at toll gate.

So what type of security have the police been providing across the nation before? What the Bleep is wrong with the leadership of this nation sef?

FreeStuffsNG:
It's NLC faction of Mr Obi's LP. Lagos will not allow them burn down our city again.

Still Relying on your SHAMELESS Divide and succeed tactics.

When that Hypocritical Grey-haired Wole Soyinka, Tunde Bakare, Bimbo Akintola and others Protested against Pres Goodluck Jonathan,
Why did Lagos not Burn?😏😕

It looks odd that Mr Joe Ajaero whom many Nigerians don't trust because of his links with labour party and Peter Obi, who in turn is sympathetic to IPOB causes, will fix their strike for this week that IPOB had long announced will be when their 2 week sit at home would commence. It just seems like NLC are in solidarity with IPOB terrorists.

Good

AsomughaChuks05:
It looks odd that Mr Joe Ajaero whom many Nigerians don't trust because of his links with labour party and Peter Obi, who in turn is sympathetic to IPOB causes, will fix their strike for this week that IPOB had long announced will be when their 2 week sit at home would commence. It just seems like NLC are in solidarity with IPOB terrorists.

When same, Joe Ajaero called off that intended June 1st Strike and was Laughing with Adams Oshiomhole,
Were you guys not Hailing him?😏

Self-deceit go Kill una! 😕🤦

AsomughaChuks05:
It looks odd that Mr Joe Ajaero whom many Nigerians don't trust because of his links with labour party and Peter Obi, who in turn is sympathetic to IPOB causes, will fix their strike for this week that IPOB had long announced will be when their 2 week sit at home would commence. It just seems like NLC are in solidarity with IPOB terrorists.

Onisokuso

Mumu IGP🤣🤣

Apart from our subsidy, seems nigerians are about to loose their freedom to peacefully protest .

Enough is Enough mr IG, we cant bear the suffering again.

Lastmankc:
Have you not been calling obedient.Obi*diots and Obituary?
Mynd44

Smh. I don't use swear or derogatory words. It's against my upbringing, training, personal value and faith. I will express my opinion or/and disagree within the limits of decency and civility whether offline or online. You can never see me use any of those cringeworthy words you relish. Not my way at all.

Hopefully, the Police would be in good conduct & let's hope the protest wouldn't be hijacked by the looters.



Btw,,,
Is this strike really holding tomorrow? I don't want to get stranded on my way back from work o.

My placard don dry.

My white crested polo is ready.

I don nice up my sneakers.

Fez cap, sun shades, nose mask, bottle water and face towel, all set.

Tomorrow, we stand on NLC's mandate.. !

Wailers and haters can go and stand on Asiwaju's mandate. E no concern me!

Ok

Phoen1X:
Apart from our subsidy, seems nigerians are about to loose their freedom to peacefully protest .

You are free to protest. Just don't block the roads.

Gather peacefully in clusters with your placards.

APC fails everywhere they turn

Good one!

Some hoodlums will capitalize on protest to cause havoc and destruction!

The military should be kitted in full gear and ready to "send back to God" anyone who poses a threat to law abiding citizens and infrastructures.


God bless The Nigerian Police Force!

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The IGP that feels like a lion

it is on

Make them shutdown the economy for like 2 weeks

We have the right to protest and their is nothing you people can do about it

Meanwhile

Zubby Michael, Kcee, Cubana Chiefpriest, Zalatan, Sabinus and many others Storm Port Harcourt


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exOVO4gOH4w

We can't be intimidated again. Nigerians are tired, the hardship is too much on the masses

NLC don chicken out as expected...IGP need not stress himself..

Tinubu's broadcast don break the rank and file of NLC...the man is called a political guru for a reason..

Anyways, with or without NLC, it's important Nigerians start easing from these hardship in the land as soon as possible...if not, dem no go tell anyone before dey hit the street..

President Tinubu and his cabinet should roll up their sleeves and gets their hands dirty...Governor's should also wake up...this hardship needs to be alleviated as soon as possible
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very good