Police Warns Against Infringing on Human Rights Over Alleged June 12 Protest

Following alleged planning to stage a protests June 12 over hardship in the country, the Anambra State Police command on Tuesday cautioned against infringement of human rights of Nigerians.

This information was contained in a statement by the state Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam and signed by it's Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.

He urged Anambra State people to desist from act that would threaten public peace and safety on the states date for the protest.

A statement read: “The Police command shall live up to its mandate of ensuring that no person or group of persons is allowed to infringe on the fundamental human rights of others, especially the rights to freedom of movement and right to dignity of human persons.

“This affirmation is given after a critical threat analysis by the command based on the information and intelligence report of persons and groups mobilizing for a protest on June 12, 2024, Democracy Day, a day mapped out to commemorate the restoration of democracy in the country.

“The Police envisage that the protest is capable of grounding all commercial activities and obstructing the free flow of traffic in the state.

“While noting the right of individuals or groups to advocate for any interest, the command wishes to emphasize the importance of adherence to the existing laws governing such activities”

The command following the directives deployed some police operatives to mount strategic area of the state to ensure safety.