PRESS RELEASE RE: BAN ON PUBLIC PROTEST/PROCESSION · NO BAN ON PUBLIC PROTEST

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K Idris NPM, mni wishes to state categorically that at no time did Nigeria Police Force place a ban on peaceful public protest/procession anywhere in Nigeria most particularly Federal Capital Territory.

Peaceful Public protest/procession is an integral part of democratic norms in as much as it conforms with the rule of law and public order.
The Nigeria Police Force recognises the constitutional rights of every law abiding citizen to express his or her view through public protest/procession and other legitimate means.
In order to ensure that public protest/procession is not hijacked by hoodlums and miscreants to unleash mayhem and disturbance of public peace, persons or group of persons undertaking public protest/procession should endeavour to notify the police to enable the police protect and process the public procession through designated routes and destinations.
However, the Police will not condone any protest/procession on the public highways and roads inhibiting or disallowing public freedom and right of way.
The Inspector General of Police is committed to the principles of democratic policing and adherence to international best practices in public order management. To this end, State Commissioners of Police and Police Commanders are directed to emplace strategies to protect and facilitate lawful public protest/processions as well as protect other members of the public who are not engaged in any form of public protest/procession.


DCP Don N. Awunah, fsi

Force Public Relations Officer,

Force Headquarters,

Abuja.

Source: http://npf.gov.ng/more_news.php?id=163

http://lifedrama.com.ng/bringbackourgirlsothers-police-deny-ban-on-public-protest/

Lalasticlala come and see a government that makes news and denys it later.

This people are used to toiling with the masses

Who in this Government do we believe then?

It doesn't change the fact that the country will continue to suffer till the riddle behind #BBOG is solved

Kk

I dey cum

What the IGP is still saying in a way is that you will need a permit for public protests, also that you can not use public highway during protest.
In a way if you are a planning protest to Aso Rock, you should follow the bush path !
What I don't like about this APC government is their hypocracy, most of the things they nearly kill GEJ on are now been freely done with no fuss about it.
The right to freely gather is a key ingredient of democracy.

Anti-Riot Police Prevent #BBOG Protesters From Holding Meeting In Abuja



The clampdown order issued by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on the #BringBackOurGirls advocacy group, more anti-riot police officers have been deployed to the Unity Fountain in Abuja in an effort to prevent the activists from holding a meeting.


A large number of combat ready police officers were spotted at the fountain on Thursday morning.

The police chief on Tuesday said that the #BBOG protest constitutes a threat to public peace and order and therefore banned all forms of rally and procession in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs.


According to FCT Police spokesperson Anjuguri Manzah, the command has observed with concern the disregard for the rule of law by some individuals or group of persons with the FCT.

“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.

#BBOG on Tuesday 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.

The group had planned to have a sit-out today at 5:00 p.m. in Abuja.

http://saharareporters.com/2016/09/08/anti-riot-police-prevent-bbog-protesters-holding-meeting-abuja

Lovelynature:
Lalasticlala come and see a government that makes news and denys it later.

This people are used to toiling with the masses

Who in this Government do we believe then?

Every rumour is now from A P C.

Standing5:
Every rumour is now from A P C.

Swerve