Police Alert on Boko Haram Threats to August 1 Protests
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jul 29, 2024
Yobe State Police have raised alarms about potential Boko Haram infiltration in the upcoming nationwide protests, urging protesters to exercise caution.
The Police Command in Yobe State has raised concerns about a potential infiltration of the planned nationwide protest by Boko Haram insurgents.
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DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Command's spokesman, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, indicating that foreign mercenaries might be involved in attempts to disrupt the protest and cause harm.
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Abdulkarim urged individuals intending to join the protest to exercise caution, citing intelligence that suggests a plot to use the demonstration as a cover for violence and destruction.
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"As Yobe state recovers from insurgency, the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, acknowledges citizens' constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.
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"While we alert citizens to sinister motives, even peaceful protests at this time may be ill-timed.
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"Recent insurgency activities in Gujba LGA, including an improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion, have raised concerns.
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"We are unprepared to face additional security challenges,ÔÇØ the statement highlighted.
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The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed while recognizing the citizens' right to peaceful assembly, warned that even well-intentioned protests could be problematic given the current security climate.
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"We encourage protesters to cooperate with the Police, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly.
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"We are committed to working with all to promote peaceful expression and maintain public order,ÔÇØ the statement concluded.
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi