Protest: NSCDC urges youths to shun violence

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCSC) Kwara Command, has warned those seeking to exploit the Aug. 1, proposed nationwide protest for criminal activities

• By Mujidat Oyewole
• Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCSC) Kwara Command, has warned those seeking to exploit the Aug. 1, proposed nationwide protest for criminal activities to desist or face wrath of the law.
• Mr Umar Mohammed, Commandant of the corps in the state, gave the warning in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ayoola Shola, on Monday in Ilorin.
• Mohammed while acknowledging citizens’ right to protest, however, urged youths and other concerned citizens to lawfully and peacefully express their grievances, and ensure that national security and public safety were not compromised.
• He encouraged residents of the state to continue with their daily activities without fear, and gave assurances that measures had been emplaced to address the envisaged threat.
• According to him, the command is on red alert, with robust measures in place to ensure that law and order is upheld before, during, and after the protest.
• ”The command will not fold its hands and watch hoodlums wreak havoc, and vandalise critical national assets and infrastructure.
• ”Adequate deployment will be made across the state, to ensure watertight security of life and property,” he said. (NAN)