Date: 26th February, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
AHEAD OF ONDO STATE NLC PROTEST, CP ABAYOMI PARLEYS WITH LABOUR LEADERS
The Commissioner of Police, CP Abayomi Oladipo had a meeting with the Executives of the NLC in Ondo State ahead of the planned protest slated for 27th and 28th of February 2024 in the state.
The CP invited the State Executives to a brief meeting. The meeting centered basically on how the protest will be conducted without infringing on the rights of law abiding residents and shun activities that may lead to breakdown of law and order.
The Chairman of NLC in the State, Comrade Victor Amoko said arrangements have been made to ensure the protest is peaceful and a letter has been written to the State Government to help with security during the protest.
He stated further that the protest is to enhance constructive criticism and robust dialogue on ways to move the country forward.
The CP admonished the labour members to stick to their agenda which is peaceful protest and not allow it degenerate into breakdown of law and order under the pretense of hijack by fifth columnist. While assuring the labor leaders of the command preparedness to deal decisively with individuals who may want to cause breakdown of law and order.
Meanwhile, the CP has ordered immediate deployment of officers and men to strategic areas within the state to ward off miscreants who may want to hijack the protest to harass and intimidate law abiding residents of the state.
SP. Funmilayo Odunlami -Omisanya, _mnipr_ ,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For:- Commissioner of Police,
Ondo State Command,
Akure.
