The FCT Police Force have disclosed it’s intentions to deploy more officers and material resources across the state.
Recall that a protest was scheduled to be staged on response to the hunger and hardship in the country.
In a statement released by the spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, the efforts is sais yo tackle any form of law breakdown during the protest.
“The proactive deployment aims to ensure public safety, protect protesters, and prevent protests from being hijacked by non-state actors.
It includes visibility policing and the deployment of explosive ordnance device (EOD) experts and personnel at various strategic locations.
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Additionally, operatives will conduct raids on identified black spots, uncompleted buildings, and shanties. They will also engage in stop-and-search operations, vehicular and foot patrols, and maintain synergy with sister security agencies.
The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, while acknowledging the residents’ right to protest, advises that protests should remain peaceful.”
‘’Residents are also urged to be vigilant and report suspicious activities via the following Police emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352 CRU: 08107314192” she said
