As
the day gradually approaches for the planned protest led by pop star
2face Idibia, the police has issued a new warning against proceeding.
2face Idibia
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly advised Innocent Idibia
(a.k.a 2face) and his group to shelve their planned peaceful
protest/demonstration in the interest of peace and security in the
country, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Jimoh Moshood, gave the advice in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja.
“The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to
publications in the media on the planned protests slated for Feb .5 and
Feb. 6 , 2017 in Lagos and other States by different groups, one to be
led by the popular musician Innocent Idibia aka 2face and other opposing
groups.
“The other opposing groups are equally advised strongly to
shelve its planned counter protest/demonstration in the interest of
peace and security."
Moshood said the Nigeria Police Force was prepared to employ every
possible legal means for the maintenance of law and order; and for the
protection of lives and property.
“Consequently, members of the public, parents and guardians,
religious/opinion leaders and other interest groups are strongly advised
to prevail on their children and wards, followers and adherents not to
allow themselves to be used by any group to cause disturbance of public
peace and break down of law and order," the police spokesman said.
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