FCT Police to deploy 4,200 officers ahead of August 1 Hardship protest

In anticipation of a planned nationwide protest by human rights activists and Nigerian youths against hunger and hardship scheduled to begin on August 1, the FCT police command says it has proactively deployed both material and human resources across the nation’s capital. 

In a statement released today July 26, the spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, says the deployment of its officers is a proactive measure to prevent a breakdown of law and order before, during and after 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.

 

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.”

Adeh mentioned that the CP has vowed to resist all forms of violent protest and lawlessness, as the police will not be stampeded into allowing the destruction of public and private properties or loss of lives.”

‘’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