Policemen deployed to the Unity Fountain in Abuja in an effort to prevent the activists from holding a meeting
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has banned the #BringBackOurGirls advocacy group from any form of rally and
procession in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs , saying they constitute a threat to public peace and order.
Idris also deployed more anti-riot police officers to the Unity
Fountain in Abuja in an effort to prevent the activists from holding a
meeting.
According to Sahara Reporters, a large number of combat ready police officers were spotted at the fountain on Thursday morning.
The FCT Police spokesperson Anjuguri Manzah, further said
“These indiscriminate actions which are carried out in
disorderly and sometimes riotous manner create unwarranted tension and
apprehension among law abiding citizens and in the process obstruct
legitimate business activities,” Mr. Manzah said.
He also said the command is making it clear that it will continue
to be professional in discharging its constitutionally assigned roles in
accordance with international best practices, especially as it relates
to the fundamental rights of citizens.
“However, the command will not fold its arms and watch some
individuals or groups of persons tamper with the existing peaceful
atmosphere in the Federal Capital Territory.
“The Command hereby advises any person or group of persons who
wish to embark on any demonstration to notify the Commissioner of Police
in the FCT in writing and secure approval,” Mr. Manzah added.
During the rally held on Tuesday, the #BBOG presented a signed copy
of a police permit to the FCT Deputy Commissioner of Police, M.D Garba,
that authorized the group to hold the rally, but was ignored as he kept
mute. Protesters then stormed the barricade set up by police to prevent
them from embarking on their protest.
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