Sanya Agunbiade The #EndSars protest scheduled for today in Port Harcourt, Rivers State is currently ongoing despite Governor Wike’s warning.
The governor on Monday had through his Commissioner for Information, Paulinus Nsirim banned any form of End SARS protest in the stating that the state government sees no reason why any #EmdSARS protest should hold in the state since the Inspector General of Police has dissolved all SARS formations across the country.
Port Harcourt #SARSMUSTEND peaceful protest still going on despite governor’s warning!pic.twitter.com/tBQKcEIawj
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Nsirim noted that violators will be arrested and brought to book.
Read the statement below
The Rivers State Government hereby wish to inform the general public that all forms of protests have been banned throughout the State.
Therefore, all proposed protests under #EndSARS Campaign are hereby prohibited.
Government took this decision because the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had already scrapped the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
Therefore, there is no need for any form of protest against a Unit of the Police Force that no longer exists.
Parents and Guardians are therefore advised to ensure that their children or wards do not violate this order.
Law enforcement agencies are also directed to ensure that the ban is enforced and that violators are brought to book.
Paulinus Nsirim
Commissioner for Information and Communications
October 12, 2020
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