The Oyo State Police Command has warned that no breach of peace would be allowed during the planned protest in parts of Ibadan, over the current economic hardship Nigerians face.
It noted that the Oyo State Police Command was never approached and is yet to be approached by any individual or group in this regard.
In a statement, the spokesman for the police command, Adewale Osifeso, said, “The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public particularly residents of Oyo State that it has emplaced prompt and adequate measures to prevent any possible breakdown of law and order in the State as a result of plans by faceless agents of mischief to spark up chaos via protests in the State commencing tomorrow, Monday 19/2/2024 within the Capital.
“While the Command respects the right of citizens to a peaceful procession, it is sacrosanct to guide against any violation of public order as Law enforcement must be carried along to chart the course of the procession in a conscious bid to protect the lives and property.”
Reports have it that the convergent point for the protest is Mokola, while demonstration will also occur in other parts of the city.
The planned protest in the state followed others in Kano, and Minna, amongst others, over economic hardship occasioned by petrol subsidy removal, food inflation, and high cost of living.
