The Kwara State Police Command on Friday announced that the ban placed on rallies, protests, and processions in Kwara state has been lifted.
According to a press release signed by Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Ajayi Okasanmi said that the temporary ban had since achieved its purpose while adding that all necessary security arrangements have been put in place across the state to forestall any security breach, now, during, and after the general election.
The statement read partially, “The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Police Command, CP Paul Odama, psc (+), wishes to appreciate the good people of Kwara State for their determination to work with the security agencies to deepen the peace and harmony that Kwara State is known for, regardless of the concomitant inconveniences.
“This press release is to inform the public that their cooperation and strict compliance with the order of temporary ban on rallies and processions in the state has helped the command in quickly preventing criminal elements from taking advantage of the scarcity of fuel and new Naira notes.
“Consequently, the command wishes to lift the imposed ban on rallies and processions in the state as all necessary security arrangements have been put in place across the state to forestall any security breach, now, during, and after the general election.
“However, the command is fully ready to continue to discharge her constitutionally assigned duty of protecting the lives and property of citizens and residents alike’ the statement said.
