The Inspector Basic of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on Friday, March 21, directed the rapid deployment of extra Law enforcement officials to Rivers State.
The IGPs directive follows the current declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State and suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and different elected officers by President Bola Tinubu.
The Power Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mentioned the IGPs choice is aimed toward offering improved safety to the folks of Rivers State and Nigeria at massive.
Adejobi mentioned the Police personnel within the state will work with the officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces and different sister businesses to take care of regulation and order in Rivers.
Residents of the state have additionally been urged to go about their routine actions and guarantee they don’t have interaction in actions that would result in the breakdown of regulation and order.
Additionally people with legal intentions have been urged to avoid Rivers State.
“The Nigeria Police Power emphasises that aggrieved people retain the appropriate to hunt authorized redress by the suitable judicial channels. Consequently, any try to use the state of affairs by illegal gatherings, protests, or actions to disrupt public peace might be met with the total pressure of the regulation. Residents are urged to stay law-abiding, adjust to all authorized directives, and proceed their day by day actions with out concern.
“The Nigeria Police Power stays steadfast in its dedication to sustaining peace and safety. Members of the general public are inspired to stay vigilant and promptly report any suspicious actions that will compromise public security,” Adejobi said.