The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, warned on Friday that the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership would not to allow violent protests in the country any more.
His comments, made during a meeting with Commissioners of Police in Abuja are in response to the recent #EndSARS protests and the violence that trailed it when thugs took over the peaceful protests and literally set the nation ablaze.
Adamu said the Force was ready to combat any group intent on causing a breakdown of law and order.
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He said: “When #EndSARS protests started peacefully, we provided security for them. We were moving with them to make sure they were not molested by any group of people and it was going on well until it turned violent.
“When it turned violent, they then attacked the people that were even giving them protection. So, we shall never allow any violent protest in this country again.”
The IGP restated his commitment to tackling the security challenges facing the country and called for the cooperation of all Nigerians.
He also promised that the Force would arrest prisoners who took advantage of the recent #EndSARS protests to unleash havoc in parts of the country.
Speaking, the Minister of Police Affair, Muhammad Dingyadi, called for commitment on the part of the police personnel in the discharge of their duties.
