The Delta
State Police Command has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against
disturbing the peace and stability of the state during the forthcoming May 29
Democracy day.
In a
statement in Asaba, yesterday, its spokesman, Andrew Aniamaka, said as part of
its resolve to ensure a violence-free celebration and beyond, the Police
cautioned members of IPOB and other allied pro-Biafra groups and their
sympathisers to retrace their steps, saying the Command would not condone any
form of protests or agitations that could jeopardise the peace and progress of
the state.
Aniamaka
said the warning became necessary following intelligence reports of threats by
some groups, including IPOB, to disrupt the peace and stability of the state.He
warned that the Police and other security agencies would not fold their arms
and watch persons or group of persons foment trouble that could disrupt the
peace and order in the state, recalling that it has already arrested and
arraigned some IPOB members in court.
While
acknowledging the constitutional rights of law abiding citizens to embark on
processions, picketing or other forms of protests, Aniamaka added that these
rights must be exercised within the confines of the law and must not be used to
cause anarchy and mayhem in the state, as has been done and still being intended
by IPOB and other groups.
“The
Command, therefore, enjoins all well-meaning Deltans to remain law-abiding and
to report any suspicious movement of persons to the Police and other security
agencies, even as it pledges to continually serve them better,” he stated.
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