The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Mr. Esosa Amadasun, on Friday banned protests and demonstrations in the state.
The development may not be unconnected with the attack on the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and other dignitaries at the Praying Ground in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, during Thursday’s Eid-Kabir prayers.
Scores of aggrieved people had pelted sachet water, stones, shoes and other objects at the place where Saraki and other dignitaries were observing the prayers.
Other dignitaries that were at the prayer ground included a former acting National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Kawu Baraje; the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad; a former Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, who is currently a member representing Ilorin West and Asa Federal Constituency, Mr. Razak Atunwa; a former Chairman,Federal Character Commission, Prof. Oba Abdulraheem; a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alfa Belgore; the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Sulu-Gambari; and the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Alhaji Bashir Muhammed.
A source, who pleaded anonymity, said the dignitaries, who were embarrassed and visibly shaken by the action of the miscreants, were shielded away to safety from the venue by security operatives.
He added that the pandemonium prevented the Chief Imam from delivering his annual sermon.
In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ajayi Okasanmi, he said the police would not condone any unlawful gathering, adding that the command would deal with any violator. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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No police can stop the masses when determined
ReplyDeletePolice can not stop the people's revolution against embezzlers and corrupt public officers. These people are being owed, they have every right to protest.
ReplyDeleteStupid police commissioner, stopping people from protesting is that the solution to the problem. You prefer to protect thieves to retain your office. Instead of you to advice the masses to protest peacefully, you are banning protest enteirly, tomorrow you would also say you not a thief. For Nigeria to develop is like a camel passing through an eye of a middle.shame on you Mr esosa the commissioner of police kwara state.people like you protects thieves would die for Nigeria to be better
ReplyDeleteGood talk Anonymous. You know the Nigerian police are the worst pretenders.
ReplyDeleteAfter all they are the arrow head of corruption in Nigeria.
see the way and manner they rescue Elder Falae, if it were to be a common man your guess is as good as mine. Very soon they will shit in their trousers when PMB start with them.