To maintain security and a peaceful execution of the NLC protests in the state, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu, the Commissioner of Police for Enugu State, has directed the appropriate deployment of police operational and intelligence resources.
Tuesday and Wednesday were recommended as the dates of the two days of statewide protests by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and its member groups.
In a statement released on Tuesday in Enugu by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Police Public Relations Officer, the commissioner issued the directive.
Nonetheless, the commissioner advised the state’s NLC leadership not to carry out the exercise in a manner that may jeopardize public order.
While it is within the organizers’ statutory rights to use protests to voice their issues, the police chief pointed out that, “they must also ensure that persons within their ranks do not disrupt the exercise or cause havoc.
“I warn miscreants to steer clear of the protests, as police will not hesitate to deal decisively with individuals found acting contrarily.
He said “I enjoin residents of Enugu State to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and report to the nearest police station, suspected criminals or anyone found acting in ways contrary to the peaceful conduct of the protest.”
