Abia State News Special Report
IGP ORDERS RESTRICTION OF PROTEST IN ABUJA
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Afnews Editor
Jul 17, 2019
The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu,
has ordered the restriction of all forms of protests within the Federal Capital
Territory (FCT), to the Unity Fountain, Central Business District, Abuja.
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The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Frank Mba,
disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
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Mba said the order was in furtherance of the efforts of the
police to ensure security of lives and property, free flow of traffic as well
as protection of economic activities.
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He said it was also to ensure a more coordinated handling of
peaceful protests in the territory, NAN reports.
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According to him, by this directive, intending protesters
are requested to steer-clear of all critical national infrastructure,
especially the Three Arms Zone and other sensitive security areas.
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ÔÇØThey are, however, at liberty to assemble and conduct
peaceful protests within the Unity Fountain, the authorised protest zone.
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ÔÇØThe restriction is sequel to series of protests, such as
the one of Oct. 30, 2018 in various parts of Abuja, which brought the Capital
City to a standstill.
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"It led to crumbling economic activities and inflicting
untold hardship on motorists and the general public.
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ÔÇØA similar protest during the same month led to the setting
ablaze of a Police Patrol Vehicle at Banex Plaza, Abuja, traumatising innocent
citizens.
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"ÔÇØThe recent is the one of July 9, at the National Assembly
that led to an unprovoked attack on Police officers on legitimate national
assignment, injuring nine of them,ÔÇØ he said.
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He said that the force was aware of the African Charter on
Human Rights, which the Nigeria had ratified and the constitutional provisions
relating to the fundamental human rights, particularly freedom of expression.
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Mba said that the rights were, however, not absolute and
were constitutionally moderated by the genuine concerns for public safety,
public order and for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedom of other
persons.
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""Needless to state that, it is within the prerogative of
the police to regulate activities of protesters who have the tendency to cause
damage to lives and property.
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""Particularly to innocent and non-protesting citizens, who
also have equal right to exercise their freedom, unmolested by the protesting
group.
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""It is against this backdrop that the I-G seeks the
cooperation and understanding of would-be protesters and the general public.
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"The I-G reiterates his call for constructive collaboration
between the citizens and the police in enthroning a new culture of protests
devoid of violence and damage to public and private property,ÔÇØ he added.
