The Rivers State Police Command has stated it will not tolerate any act of criminality during the hunger protest scheduled for August 1-10 against economic hardship.
The police also urged protesters to act lawfully and refrain from actions that could compromise public safety or infringe on the rights of others.
The command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, issued the warning in a statement in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Wednesday.
The statement reads, “The Rivers State Police Command has been closely monitoring the events surrounding the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1, 2024, and is prepared to act professionally in maintaining law and order during this period.
“The command acknowledges the constitutional right of citizens to gather and protest peacefully. However, we are wary of the potential for mischief-makers to exploit the opportunity of…