Regarding the upcoming nationwide protests, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has distanced himself from a WhatsApp message that is making the rounds on social media.
An earlier screenshot purportedly showing an IGP WhatsApp message discouraging protest in Lagos State was seen by Anaedoonline.ng.
Part of the message reads, “If you are going to join any protest next week, it’s good but ask yourself these questions: Why is Lagos always their target? How about starting from your state?”
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But according to an IGP statement released on Sunday night by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, the alleged message circulating on “WhatsApp and other social media platforms, did not originate from the police.”
According to the statement, “the message, which poses several questions and opinions about protests, does not essentially represent the ideals or views of the Nigeria Police Force.
“We urge everyone to disregard this message and other similar contents purportedly from the NPF as the Force makes all communications via its official channels”.
Adejobi assured that the Nigeria Police Force “is committed to maintaining peace and order throughout the country. We do not endorse any message that could incite division, violence, or destruction.
“We encourage all Nigerians to engage in peaceful and constructive activities that would contribute to the progress and unity of our dear country”.
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The “spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, or mischievous recycled contents,” according to the IGP, is illegal and subject to penalties under the Cybercrime statute.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, Nigerians—especially the youth—have planned a statewide demonstration for August 1–10 in an effort to get the government to notice the hardships that the people of the country are currently facing.
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