The Katsina State Police Command has stated that it has taken steps to ensure that the planned nationwide Fearless October 1st protest does not devolve into mayhem.
This comes after prior violent rallies, notably the recent statewide demonstrations against poor administration, which resulted in the loss of lives and property costing billions of naira.
ASP Abubakar Sadiq, the Police Public Relations Officer, informed our correspondent in Katsina on Saturday evening that the command has deployed both human and intelligence resources to ensure safety before, during, and after the protest.
Sadiq said, “We have taken proactive measures to ensure public safety and security. Adequate personnel have been deployed to prevent any breakdown of law and order, with enhanced intelligence gathering, surveillance, and patrols across the state.
“While we recognise the rights of citizens to protest, we urge protesters to exercise these rights responsibly and within the framework of the law.”
