By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Security Adviser to Kogi state, Commodore Jerry Omodara on Friday warned those planning to staged protest in the State on Saturday June 12 to desist or face the full wrath of the law.
Omodara gave the warning on Friday while briefing newsmen on the proposed nationwide protest by some aggrieved individuals in the Country.
According to him, there is no reason for anyone to protest in the state, adding that residents should go about their daily activities with out fear or intimidation; stressing that whoever that protest in the State will have him or herself to blame.
The security Adviser maintained that Kogi State government will not allow anyone to disrupt the peace of the people adding that the State would do all it can to maintain the prevailing peaceful atmosphere in the state.
“Available data before us has shown that Kogi is the safest State in Nigeria. As we feel the pulse of the nation, we narrow it to Kogi. The pulse of the nation right now is that there is so many online report of a nationwide protest on June 12th 2021”.
“We have looked at it, and we have done our check through the Commissioner of Police, and there is no association, group or individuals that have applied for permission to protest, or carry out any walk. The police have not granted any permission.” he added.
“I have also crosscheck with the student body and they met with the Commissioner of Police on Wednesday and they stated it categorically that they won’t be part of the protest.” he added.
He, however, urged parents to warn their Children and wards to give peace a chance, adding that the responsibility of the government is to continue its fight against insecurity in the state.
”The Government will keep appreciating the people for giving relevant information and supporting the security agencies in combating insecurities in the state. People should continue their normal businesses” he added.
