The Ebonyi State Police Command on Monday warned the proscribed
Indigenous People of Biafra and political parties’ supporters
against disruptive acts during President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit
to the state on Tuesday.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Titus Lamorde, gave the warning
in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abakaliki.
He gave the assurance that the command was well equipped to deal
with all forms of security challenges before, during and after the
President’s visit.
According to Lamorde, any individual or group of persons that
foment trouble before, during and after the visit would be severely
dealt with, as people are advised to conduct themselves well.
“I will not disclose the number of personnel we have drafted for
security reasons, but I assure citizens that enough personnel have
been deployed across the state to ensure a hitch-free visit.
“The President’s visit is a welcome development as the citizens
should cooperate with security agencies to make it a successful
one,” he said.
He stated that his officers had been adequately trained to
relate well with the citizens during the visit and advised people
to conduct their activities within the confines of the law.
“We would not meddle into political issues as security outfit,
but the visit is developmentally-oriented because of the numerous
projects the President would inaugurate.
“My officers would not intimidate or harass individuals or
groups as the duty of ensuring a hitch-free event is a collective
one,” he said.
NAN
The Ebonyi State Police Command on Monday warned the proscribed
Indigenous People of Biafra and political parties’ supporters
against disruptive acts during President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit
to the state on Tuesday.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Titus Lamorde, gave the warning
in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abakaliki.
He gave the assurance that the command was well equipped to deal
with all forms of security challenges before, during and after the
President’s visit.
According to Lamorde, any individual or group of persons that
foment trouble before, during and after the visit would be severely
dealt with, as people are advised to conduct themselves well.
“I will not disclose the number of personnel we have drafted for
security reasons, but I assure citizens that enough personnel have
been deployed across the state to ensure a hitch-free visit.
“The President’s visit is a welcome development as the citizens
should cooperate with security agencies to make it a successful
one,” he said.
He stated that his officers had been adequately trained to
relate well with the citizens during the visit and advised people
to conduct their activities within the confines of the law.
“We would not meddle into political issues as security outfit,
but the visit is developmentally-oriented because of the numerous
projects the President would inaugurate.
“My officers would not intimidate or harass individuals or
groups as the duty of ensuring a hitch-free event is a collective
one,” he said.
NAN
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