Amidst the increasing #EndSARS protest in the country, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has prohibited all forms of protest in the state.
Rivers Commissioner for Information Paulinus Nsirim expressed that the ban includes the protest against police brutality already holding in different parts of Nigeria.
“The Rivers State Government hereby wish to inform the general public that all forms of protests have been banned throughout the State,” Nsirim said in a statement.
“Therefore, all proposed protests under #EndSars Campaign are hereby prohibited.”
Nsirim also expressed that the government took the decision following the dissolution of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu.
Government took this decision because the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had already scrapped the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
Therefore, there is no need for any form of protest against a Unit of the Police Force that no longer exists.
— Gov N E Wike Information. (@GovWike) October 12, 2020
Parents and Guardians are therefore advised to ensure that their children or wards do not violate this order.
Law enforcement agencies are also directed to ensure that the ban is enforced and that violators are brought to book.
Paulinus Nsirim
Commissioner for Information— Gov N E Wike Information. (@GovWike) October 12, 2020
via: Information Nigeria
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