The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has warned politicians and mischief makers against misinformation and unguided utterances capable of inciting violence.
This followed an earlier announcement by the Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Bangari, that the Presidential Election Petition Court will on Wednesday, September 6, deliver its judgments on the cases before it challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu, the then candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25, 2023 poll.
This disclosure is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 5, by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Muyiwa Adejobi, who said policemen across the country are fully prepared to maintain law and order.
Deployment
The police said deployment across the length and breadth of Nigeria have been strengthened to forestall law and order in the country.
Adejobi said, “The Police wish to reiterate the commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property before, during, and after the judgment.
- “The NPF has diligently emplaced all necessary deployments and security measures during this critical period as officers and men are fully prepared to maintain order and enforce laws while respecting the rights and freedoms of all citizens.”
Warns mischief makers, politicians
- The police “strongly cautions all individuals, including mischief makers and political gladiators, to be cautious in their actions and statements as the Force will not condone activities capable of inciting violence or causing a descent into anarchy”.
The police urged citizens to embrace peace and maintain calm, regardless of their political affiliations.
The statement from the Nigerian police
The statement reads, ‘’In its bid to fortify security architecture and forestall any breakdown of law and order across the country as a result of the forthcoming Presidential Election Petition Tribunal Judgment scheduled to be passed on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the Nigeria Police Force has strengthened its deployment across the length and breadth of Nigeria.
- ‘’The Police wish to reiterate the commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property before, during, and after the judgement. The NPF has diligently placed all necessary deployments and security measures during this critical period as officers and men are fully prepared to maintain order and enforce laws while respecting the rights and freedoms of all citizens.
- ‘’Furthermore, the NPF strongly cautions all individuals, including mischief makers and political gladiators, to be cautious in their actions and statements as the Force will not condone activities capable of inciting violence or causing a descent into anarchy.
- ‘’It is imperative for all citizens to embrace peace and maintain calm, regardless of their political affiliations, to ensure a peaceful and secure environment. The Nigeria Police Force is dedicated to its duty of protecting and serving the Nigerian people and is committed to carrying out these roles with professionalism, impartiality, and utmost dedication. Together, we can ensure a peaceful and secure environment for all during this period.’’
