The Police in Abuja has cautioned members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) not to embark on anyprotest.
Such protest may result in breakdown of law and order, the Abuja Command Spokesperson, ASP Usen Omorodion, noted in a statement on Sunday.
The statement reads: “Intelligence report at the disposal of police revealed that a certain group identified as the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened to take over the street of FCT in the name of registering their protest.
“The commissioner of police hereby warns individual and groups against indulging in acts of protest that will result to breakdown of law and order in the federal capital territory.
“To this end, the commissioner of police hereby warns those behind the proposed action to desist forthwith in their own interest as the said protest would be tantamount to the peace of the federal capital territory FCT.
“As a professional organization saddled with the responsibility of protecting lives and properties, the FCT command would not fold its arms and watch criminal elements hide under the guise of such protest to cause breakdown of law and order.”
The Abuja Commissioner of Police, Musa Kimo also advised FCT residents to go about their lawful duties without fear and molestation adding that the command is well prepared and possesses the necessary wherewithal to confront any threat to the serene peace of the FCT.
Meanwhile, the Police also disclosed that it has increased its patrol team on major roads, entry and exit route around the FCT as part of measures to ensure smooth workers day celebration
