The Nigeria police have warned against the spread of
misinformation and unguarded utterances ahead of the presidential tribunal
judgement on Wednesday.
On Monday, the tribunal fixed Wednesday, for ruling on the
petitions challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25
election.
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Peter Obi of the Labour
Party (LP), and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have
approached the tribunal to challenge Tinubu’s victory.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, in a statement
on Tuesday, said the force “will not condone activities capable of inciting
violence or causing a descent into anarchy”.
He said the police have deployed officers across the country
to forestall any breakdown of law and order as a result of the outcome of the
ruling.
“The Nigeria police force has strengthened its deployment
across the length and breadth of Nigeria. The police wish to reiterate the
commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property before, during, and
after the judgement,” the statement reads.
“The NPF has diligently emplaced all necessary deployments
and security measures during this critical period as officers and men are fully
prepared to maintain order and enforce laws while respecting the rights and
freedoms of all citizens.
“Furthermore, the NPF strongly cautions all individuals,
including mischief makers and political gladiators, to be cautious in their
actions and statements as the Force will not condone activities capable of
inciting violence or causing a descent into anarchy.
“It is imperative for all citizens to embrace peace and
maintain calm, regardless of their political affiliations, to ensure a peaceful
and secure environment.”
Earlier today, Tukur Gusau, the director of information at
the defence headquarters (DHQ), warned those who might be grooming the idea of
violence on Wednesday to discard it
Gusau added that the army in collaboration with other
security agencies would not fold its arms and allow anyone to instigate
trouble.
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