The Kwara State Police Command has lifted the ban imposed on rallies and processions in the state.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ajayi Okasanmi on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Paul Odama, all necessary security arrangements have been put in place across the state to forestall any security breach, now, during, and after the general elections.
Protecting lives
However, the command said it was fully ready to continue to discharge her constitutionally assigned duty of protecting the lives and property of citizens and residents alike.
The Police boss appreciated the people of the state for their determination to work with the security agencies to deepen the peace and harmony the state is known for, regardless of the inconveniences attached.
According to him, their cooperation and strict compliance with the order of temporarily banning rallies and processions in the state has helped the command in quickly preventing criminal elements from taking advantage of the fuel and Naira note swap challenges.
Lateefah Ibrahim
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