The attention of the Nigeria Police Force High Command has been drawn to several false posts on Facebook and other social media, accusing Police of shooting, maiming and even killing members of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who have taken their protests to streets, markets and other public places in some eastern states of Nigeria, infringing on the rights and freedom of innocent citizens who were ordinarily going about their lawful businesses. Despite provocation, the Police have maintained and managed the situation with high sense of responsibility and professionalism.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, fdc, NPM wishes to state that, the Nigeria Police Force is conscious of the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association amongst others as enshrined in Chapter Four of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), and cannot afford to maim or kill citizens exercising these rights.
Noting that the Nigeria Police are duty-bound to enforce these rights, the IGP charged Police officers in State Commands to ensure that citizens embarking on rallies and other peaceful demonstrations are provided adequate security in line with the standard operational practice of the Force.
The Inspector-General of Police therefore called on all law abiding citizens to disregard the allegations by these groups, describing their allegations as false and calculated attempt to attract undue attention and sympathy. Even though the Nigeria Police Force appreciates the freedom and rights of citizens under the Constitution, the groups are strongly advised to respect the rights and freedom of others while exercising theirs.
The IGP, while calling on leadership of Ohanaeze to wade into these superfluous protests, to save the law-abiding and innocent citizens in the affected states from the hardship being melted out by the groups,reminded those embarking on violent protests/assemblies that such actions are criminalised by law, and anybody arrested will be treated as such under the appropriate legislations.
Ag. ACP OLABISI KOLAWOLE FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA.
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Posted: at 13-11-2015 06:45 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Am just wondering what the real aim of this Biafra Protesters are... I don't think they are really protesting for their leader release. The only want to gain attention and for people to start pitying them.
U Self Go Like Am...
Posted: at 13-11-2015 07:13 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
I think the question to ask is... Why are these Biafra Protesters going to Rivers. A place that doesn't belong to them. A state where they are not wanted.... They only want pity from people and more attention. For now, they don't even know wat they want.
U Self Go Like Am...
Posted: at 13-11-2015 07:19 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Blessed75 at 13-11-2015 07:41 AM (9 years ago) (m)
D whole Niger Delta and south south are not Biafra. Chikena Old cargo your type have expire Biafra don't need you Chikena you're here just because of little money i spend in per hour
Posted: at 13-11-2015 07:41 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
All this Lie lie dey vex me, the police no kill the protesters, who been kill them na? Abi na them carry guns shoot themselves. Judgement dey come o, make una tell NPF O.
Posted: at 13-11-2015 12:27 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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