The Nasarawa State Police Command has declared that all forms of protest are prohibited throughout the state.
DSP Ramhan Nansel, the state police spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday that the police command made this decision to prevent a breakdown in law and order and to maintain the state’s current peace.
According to him, the state’s intelligence report on security can no longer sustain any form of protest.
As a result, the police advised parents and guardians to make certain that their children and wards do not violate the order, as anyone caught will be arrested and prosecuted.
The statement reads, “The Nasarawa State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that all forms of protest have been banned throughout the state.
“Therefore, all proposed protests under any guise are hereby prohibited.
“The police command took this decision in order to prevent the breakdown of law and order and to sustain the peace currently being enjoyed in the state; as the intelligent report on security can no longer sustain any form of protest in the state.
“Consequently, parents and guardians are advised to ensure their children and wards do not violate this order as anyone caught shall be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.”
