Ogasabi reports on the 9am news that the planned statewide Protest on August 1st has the Nigeria Police vowing not to use violence. During the 9am news Nigeria segment, Ogasabi highlights that Police Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh announced on Friday that the FCT Command has deployed 4,200 police officers to quell any potential violence during the demonstration.
This order, covered in the 9am news, comes in advance of the planned statewide Protest by human rights advocates and young Nigerians to voice their disapproval of the country’s hunger and poverty. The planned Protest has gained significant attention on social media, particularly on X. Ogasabi and the 9am news Nigeria team report that the leadership has aggressively dispersed material and personnel resources throughout the nation’s capital.
The command emphasized that the deployment features visibility policing, the deployment of explosive ordinance devices (EOD) experts at strategic locations, raids on identified black spots, and coordination with sister security agencies. This deployment aims to ensure public safety, protect protesters, and prevent the protests from being hijacked by non-state actors.
CP Benneth Igweh, the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, acknowledged residents’ right to protest but urged that it remain nonviolent. He stated on the 9am news, “The police will not allow the destruction of private and public property or the loss of life. The CP vows to resist all forms of violent protest and lawlessness.” Residents are also encouraged to be vigilant and report suspicious activities through the provided emergency lines. Stay tuned to Breaking news and the 9am news Nigeria for further updates.
