The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command reacted to the planned protest of the Peoples Democratic Party at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that PDP National Chairman, Dr. Ayu Iyorchia will lead other stalwarts and leaders of the party to stage a protest at the INEC headquarters to challenge the outcome of the 2023 presidential election on Monday, March 6.
According to a notice released on Sunday, the planned protest will take off by 10am from the PDP headquarters, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja, with members expected to attend the march wearing black attires in demonstration of the somber mood of the party.
However, the police in the Federal Capital Territory has said it will provide adequate security for the protesters.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Sadiq Abubakar, residents that the command will ensure the security of lives and property during the protest march.
He said, “Protests have so many categories. Ours is to ensure that a protest is peaceful. However, it is not in my capacity to determine whether it is right or wrong for them to protest.
“Ours is to ensure peace and tranquillity in the FCT. Our duty is to ensure that there’s the security of lives and properties of everyone, and we’ll protect everybody.”
