The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has received credible intelligence on certain individuals planning to infiltrate the planned nationwide protest and cause chaos.
It, therefore, appealed to the leaders and organizers of the protest to interface with the police, by providing vital information such as contact details for ease of communication, locations, routes, and schedules.
It said, the collaboration would enable it to deploy its personnel effectively to ensure the safety and security of all participants and the general public.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who stated this on Tuesday while addressing newsmen in Abuja, also disclosed the arrest of one Suleiman Yakubu, a 34-year-old resident of Jos North for instigating violence.
ACP Adejobi narrated that a video recently went viral on TikTok, where an individual incited violence against state critical infrastructures, law enforcement agencies, and private individuals in Plateau State, in connection with the planned nationwide protest.
He said, the video, originating from a TikTok account identified as “Dan_Mallam68,” showed the suspect provocatively urging the public to attack petrol stations, security operatives, and destroy critical state and private infrastructures.
He said, upon receiving the information, the Nigeria Police Force in Plateau State, with support from relevant stakeholders, traced the suspect’s location to Ahmadu Bello Way.
The PPRO said, on 28th July 2024, Suleiman Yakubu, a 34-year-old resident of Jos North, was successfully apprehended, and during interrogation, Mr. Yakubu confessed to being the individual in the viral video but has not been able to explain his motivation for such statements with severe criminal implications.
Adejobi said, Yakubu is currently in police custody as it continues its investigations.
He warned that the Nigeria Police would not tolerate any attempts by mischief-makers to destabilize the country or incite violence.
“We remain committed to maintaining peace and order and urge everyone to exercise their right to protest responsibly and within the bounds of the law”, he said.
