Uzodinma: Imo police warn against breach of peace

The Imo State police command has warned residents of the state
over any breach of peace in view of the anti-Hope Uzodinma’s
planned protest by some aggrieved people of the state, who are
opposed to the removal of former governor of the state, Emeka
Ihedioha by the Supreme Court.

According to a press statement by the state Police Public
Relation Officer, Orlando Ikeokwu, the command stated that while
the people are exercising their rights, it should not impinge the
rights of others and must not constitute violence.

“The command wish to state in clear terms that it is the right
of every individual or group to protest about any issue of grieve,
but such protest must be carried out in accordance to the
provisions of the laws as the protest must not be violent, nor
hijacked by hoodlums and used as a tool for looting, chaos and
anarchy nor conducted in a manner likely to cause breach of the
public peace.

“In view of the above, the command wishes to warn all persons
who wish to protest against any genuine grievance to do so in
accordance to the provisions of the law as the command will not
tolerate any act or action(s) that is likely cause breach of
peace.

“The command in conjunction with all security agencies in the
state is determined to protect the lives and properties of all and
sundry, as such anyone or group that incites, instigates, procures
violence or conducts itself in a manner likely to cause breach of
peace, will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.

“Members of the public are advised to go about their lawful
business without fear of molestation as arrangements are emplaced
to ensure the safety and security of all and sundry please,” the
statement said.

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