BREAKING: IGP Announces New Directive After Police Officer Killed And Others Wounded In Protests

BREAKING: IGP Announces New Directive After Police Officer Killed And Others Wounded In Protests

Naija News reports that the police chief announced during a press conference in Abuja that a police officer was killed and others were injured in protests that turned violent across the country on Thursday…….. CONTINUE READING

Egbetokun revealed that some officers were injured by individuals posing as protesters. He expressed deep regret over the destruction of several police stations by rioters and emphasized that the events in major cities were marked by “mass uprising and looting,” not peaceful protests.

Despite prior warnings, Egbetokun noted that the protest organizers were notably absent, allowing miscreants to take control. In response, the IGP has placed all police units on high alert.

“Police stations have been destroyed, and there have been attempts to seize government buildings,” Egbetokun reported. He added that there was widespread looting of both public and private facilities.

“In the FCT, Kaduna, Kano, and Gombe, among others, we have recorded unprovoked attacks on security personnel, resulting in one officer’s death and others suffering serious injuries,” Egbetokun said.

The Nigeria Police Force is now fully mobilized and prepared to respond to threats to public safety and order.

Naija News also reports that the protests, which began on August 1, 2024, have escalated into violence in Kano, Borno, Yobe, Nasarawa, and 32 other states, including the capital, Abuja. Protesters set vehicles on fire, looted warehouses, and attacked private stores.

Policemen used tear gas to disperse crowds, while civil society organizations criticized the police’s handling of the situation. Curfews have been imposed in Kano, Borno, Yobe, and Nasarawa states.

The protests against economic hardship, driven by recent inflation and the removal of petrol subsidies, are set to continue until August 10. Despite concerns about a repeat of the EndSARS protests from October 2020, young people have persisted in their demonstrations.

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