Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has raised an alarm over the involvement of foreign mercenaries in the planned nationwide protest, urging Nigerians to exercise caution.
At a press conference in Abuja, Egbetokun said, “We have credible intelligence on foreign mercenaries’ involvement in this planned protest. The Nigerian police urge all Nigerians to exercise caution and think twice before joining any protest group.”
The IGP noted that while some groups call for violent protests, others advocate for peaceful demonstrations, but with violent undertones. He commended patriots who have withdrawn from the protest due to sinister motives and ignorance of those calling for violence.
Egbetokun emphasized, “We have our history of violent protests in Nigeria, and I don’t believe we have to look to other countries to note the dangers of unchecked demonstrations.”
The police have been monitoring developments surrounding protest threats, and Egbetokun warned that enemies of the country may be manipulating the process.
He encouraged Nigerians to be cautious and think twice before joining any protest group.
