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The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu has cautioned against acts of violence and breach of public peace ahead the planned nationwide protest.
The CP pointed out that this was necessary to protect lives, property, and critical national assets.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the CP said the command got intelligence revealing the sinister plans of criminal elements to infiltrate, hijack the planned protest, and unleash mayhem on law-abiding citizens and property in the State.
The Commissioner further stated that the intelligence showed that the hoodlums, as experienced during the violent EndSARS protests, intend to attack fellow citizens, destroy public and private property, and perpetrate acts of looting.
He, however, reiterated the collaborative commitment of the police and other security forces to deal decisively with such criminal elements.
While recognizing the constitutional rights of citizens to lawfully assemble to express their grievances, the CP noted that it will be completely unacceptable for them to allow such assemblies or protests to be hijacked and made to become violent, especially in these challenging times.
He cautioned those intending to carry out the planned protest in Enugu State to find reasons to shelve the plans, given the available intelligence, and seek alternative peaceful means to express their grievances just as he emphasized that proceeding with the idea will require them to strictly adhere to existing laws, particularly the Public Order Act.
The CP urged residents of Enugu State to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and promptly report to the nearest police station, criminals that may want to hide under the guise of the protest to wreak havoc.
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