In a move to ensure the safety of demonstrators, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has instructed senior police officers across the nation to provide protection for the #EndBadGovernance protests scheduled from August 1 to 10, 2024. This directive follows a formal request from prominent human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN).
In a letter dated July 29, 2024, and signed by his Principal Staff Officer, CP Johnson Adenola, the IGP acknowledged Adegboruwa’s request for police protection. The letter detailed that the IGP has tasked Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (Operations and Intelligence), Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) in charge of Zonal Police Headquarters, and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in each State Command to ensure the safety and security of the protesters during the planned demonstrations.
Additionally, the IGP has requested a meeting with Adegboruwa at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The meeting aims to discuss the details of the request and further arrangements for the protests.
The directive underscores the police's commitment to maintaining order and protecting the rights of citizens participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests. As the country prepares for these demonstrations, the collaboration between protest organizers and law enforcement is intended to facilitate peaceful and orderly expressions of dissent.
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