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The Imo State Police Command, in synergy with other security agencies, has deployed watertight security to forestall any breakdown of law and order.
The Command said it has uncovered following intelligence report, plans by certain groups to stage protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, who is standing trial for treasonable felony, reports The Nation.
The public relations officer, Henry Okoye, said a joint security show-of-force operation is ongoing across the state, involving the police, military, DSS, NSCDC, FRSC, and other sister agencies to reassure citizens of their safety.
He said: “The exercise is aimed at boosting public confidence, reassuring residents of their safety, and warning individuals or groups against any action that may disrupt the existing peace in the state.”
He noted that while the Command respects citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly, any act capable of disrupting public order or endangering safety will be met with firm and lawful resistance.
He warned all criminal elements and mischief-makers to desist from actions that could threaten the peace of the state.
Many residents chose to stay indoors to observe the ongoing protest, opting to avoid the streets for fear of unrest.
As a result, offices, schools, and business establishments were shut down, contributing to an unusually quiet atmosphere throughout the city.
The usual hustle and bustle of daily life was noticeably absent, with only a few individuals venturing outside.
Those who appeared on the roads were mainly passengers patiently waiting to board few buses, hoping to reach their destinations despite the disruptions.
The streets, normally crowded and vibrant, appeared almost deserted, reflecting the widespread impact of the protest on everyday activities.
