NSCDC assures of protecting national assets during hunger protest in Edo
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo has assured of maximum security of national assets should strike hold on August 1.
The command spokesman, Efosa Ogbebor, told journalists on Sunday in Benin that the state commandant, Gbenga Agun, had deployed officers and men to that effect.
The NSCDC image maker disclosed that the command had deployed 2100 personnel to ensure the protest was peaceful and orderly in the state.
He said the NSCDC boss instructed them to mount robust security around national assets, such as government facilities, infrastructure, and public utilities.
Mr Ogbebor, however, noted that Mr Agun warned individuals who might intend to hijack the protest to cause violence, destruction, or chaos to desist, adding that such people would face the full wrath of the law.
He said the corps would not tolerate any form of criminality or disruption of public peace.
Mr Ogbebor advised law-abiding citizens to go about their legitimate businesses without fear, saying, “the corps is committed to maintaining peace and security in the state.”
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Two killed as Boko Haram terrorists attack police barracks in Borno
”Security measures have also been taken to prevent further attacks,”he said.
Heading 1
Nigerians can protest but we want organisers’ names: Police
“It is essential to know who is planning the assembly (protests) in each state,” the statement read.
NationWide
More moles like Okonkwo will be exposed, fumigated out of our party: LP
“Needless to say that Nigeria is not in want of political jesters and jobbers whose stomachs are their gods,” the statement read.
NationWide
Protest: Minister urges Nigerians to support Tinubu, not criticise him
He said a protest against the Tinubu-led administration is “a protest against Nigeria’s health sector.”
NationWide
Idiots organising #EndBadGovernance protest against Tinubu: Kashim Shettima
“They are not in this country; we need to learn a lot of lessons from what happened in Syria and in Libya,” Mr Shettima said.
NationWide
NNPP founder begs Nigerian youths to reconsider planned protest
He said that any protest now might be counterproductive.
