The Kwara State Police Command has warned that miscreants who intend to hijack the planned nationwide hunger protest will not be tolerated. They will be arrested and face the full wrath of the law, the Command has warned.
A guidance and warning notice ahead of the protests released in Ilorin on Sunday by the Command, discouraged citizens from participating in the planned protests if it takes place. A statement by the spokesperson of the Command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, quoted the state Commissioner of Police , Victor Olaiya, as warning that those with malicious intent will not not be tolerated.
Any individual or group caught engaging in acts of violence, looting, arson, or any other criminal activities will face the full wrath of the law. 'The police have deployed adequate personnel and resources to monitor the protest closely, and our surveillance units are equipped to identify and apprehend troublemakers swiftly. Anyone found instigating violence or attempting to disrupt the peace will be arrested and prosecuted without hesitation,' the statement said.
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