October 1 Protest: Police assure Katsina protesters of safety

The Katsina State Police Command has assured that it has implemented measures to ensure the planned nationwide FearlessOctober 1st protest does not descend into chaos.

This follows concerns raised due to previous violent protests, including the recent nationwide demonstrations against bad governance, which resulted in the loss of lives and property worth billions of naira.

The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, informed our correspondent in Katsina on Saturday evening that the command has mobilised both human and intelligence resources to guarantee safety before, during, and after the protest.

Sadiq said, “We have taken proactive measures to ensure public safety and security. Adequate personnel have been deployed to prevent any breakdown of law and order, with enhanced intelligence gathering, surveillance, and patrols across the state.

“While we recognise the rights of citizens to protest, we urge protesters to exercise these rights responsibly and within the framework of the law.”