NAIRA REDESIGN POLICY: NPF CAUTIONS AGAINST DIVISIVE, CRISIS-PRONE UTTERANCES Amidst the prevailing outcries and reactions on the new naira policy in the country, the Nigeria Police Force has deemed it necessary to caution groups and individuals against divisive comments and utterances capable of heating up the polity and triggering crisis in the nation. This call is highly imperative as the Police perceive the reactions and utterances of certain groups and individuals as an attempt to heat up the polity and spontaneously instigate the populace against the government and its policies for their peculiar interests and gains. The NPF, therefore, charges the citizenry of Nigeria to remain calm and embrace peace as the Federal Government has assured that it is taking the bull by the horn, assiduously to address the scarcity of naira and fuel and restore normalcy in all sectors. Similarly, the Nigerian populace is hereby urged to desist from any act of violence, hooliganism, and vandalism that may jeopardize the ongoing electoral process, which is significant and critical in the transitional advancement of democracy in Nigeria. Meanwhile, the NPF will like to assure the general public that it is working in concert with Defence, security, and intelligence agencies to provide a peaceful environment for all citizens to conduct their socio-economic activities. CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA 18th February, 2023

…Educates Adeyanju, Other Accusers on Police’s Constitutional Responsibility in Public Order

By Olushola Okunlade

The Nigeria Police Force headquarters on Sunday clarified that contrary to the allegation against the Inspector General of Police, by Rights Activist, Deji Adeyanju that asking groups and organizers of the planned protest against economic hardship and bad governance to follow certain laid down guidelines was akin to re-writing the constitution, the request was only aimed at ensuring violence free protest and protecting lives and property.

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi made this known in a statement titled, “Re: Police IG Accused of Trying to Rewrite Constitution: NPF Sets the Record Straight; Educates Adeyanju, Other Accusers on Police’s Constitutional Responsibility in Public Order”.

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It reads, “The Nigeria Police Force hereby addresses the recent accusations made by one activist, Deji Adeyanju, and others via various fora, alleging that the IGP is attempting to rewrite the Constitution by requesting the details of the organizers and leaders of the planned nationwide protests.

“It is vital to clarify that the IGP has never denied the constitutional right of every citizen to freedom of association and expression, but has rather, at every point, emphasized that the right is that to peaceful assembly and expression.

“Also, the Nigeria Police holds the responsibility to ensure that any activity, including protests, does not pose a threat to national security.

“In this wise, requesting the details of protest organizers and their leaders and the schedules of their protests which include location, period, routes etc, is a standard procedure to facilitate effective communication, ensure the safety of all participants, and prevent any unlawful activities.

“It is also vital for Deji Adeyanju to note that in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; or for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedom of other persons as enshrined in Section 45 (1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, this request by the IGP is not out of place.

“It is essential to know who is planning the assembly (protests) in each state as allowing faceless groups to operate unchecked could jeopardize the peace and stability of the country, and leave us with pains, sorrows and tears as experienced in the 2020 violent EndSARS Protests.

“If organized labour and other recognized bodies were involved, it would have provided a more structured and safer environment for such public protests.

“We therefore call on them to join hands in working together to uphold the security and well-being of our nation.”

 

 

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