Boko Haram Plans to Infiltrate Nationwide Protest: Police
The Police Command in Yobe has issued a warning about Boko Haram insurgents planning to infiltrate the upcoming nationwide protest in the state.
In a statement on Saturday, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Command’s spokesman, revealed that intelligence reports indicated foreign mercenaries were engaged to destroy lives and property during the protest. He urged potential participants to exercise caution.
“As Yobe state recovers from insurgency, the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, acknowledges citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly. However, recent insurgency activities in Gujba LGA, including an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion, raise concerns about additional security challenges,” Abdulkarim said.
He warned that criminals attempting to exploit the protest to destabilize the state would face legal consequences. To ensure a safe protest, participants are required to provide proposed protest routes, assembly points, expected duration, names and contact details of leaders and organizers, and measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements.
“By providing this information, we can deploy adequate personnel and resources, designate specific routes and areas, establish clear communication channels, and minimize the risk of violence, property damage, or criminal activity,” Abdulkarim added.
The Police urged protesters to cooperate, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly, reiterating their commitment to maintaining public order while promoting peaceful expression.
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