Police officials have urged the organizers of a planned nationwide protest scheduled for today, April 7, 2025, to cancel it.
The Take-It-Back (TIB) movement had announced the protest to address various national concerns.
However, in a statement released yesterday, Sunday, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, stated that the protest is poorly timed, particularly because it falls on the same day as the National Police Day celebration.
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“In line with best global practices adopted by nations in celebrating the achievements of its Police institution, the Nigerian Government has taken the bull by the horn by declaring every April 7 as National Police Day,” the police statement read.
“The rationale behind staging a nationwide protest on the same day is however questionable and perceived to be a deliberate attempt and unpatriotic act that is capable of rubbishing and maligning the image of the Nigeria Police and the nation as a whole. The Nigeria Police Force hereby advises the organizers to shelve this planned protest as it is ill-timed and mischievous.”
The Nigeria Police Force suggests that the protest organizers should instead prioritize discussions and negotiations with the government to address their concerns.
“The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, while reaffirming the commitment of the NPF to adequately carrying out its mandate in accordance with the Law and respect for rights of citizens hereby urges all the organizers of the planned protest as well as individuals who intend to join the protest to pursue dialogue by engaging the proper institution of government to press home their demands,” the police said.
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