Police warn Akpoti-Uduagan to cancel Sallah rally or face prosecution

The Kogi State Police Command has issued a stern warning to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan, urging her to cancel her planned Sallah rally in the Kogi Central Senatorial District or face the full wrath of the law.

The warning, delivered by the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, on Tuesday, comes after Akpoti-Uduagan insisted on proceeding with the rally despite the state’s ongoing ban on political gatherings.

According to CP Dantawaye, the rally violates a proclamation by the Kogi State Government that has prohibited all forms of political rallies and processions in the state.

The police chief emphasized the need for the rally to be canceled to prevent any security disturbances, citing intelligence reports that suggest some hoodlums may attempt to hijack the event and create chaos.

“The Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Police Command, has called on the organizers of the planned rally at Okene to cancel the event in the interest of peace in Kogi State,” said Dantawaye.

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“This call becomes necessary because intelligence reports have revealed that there are plans by certain individuals to disrupt the rally, which could lead to a breakdown of law and order. We cannot afford to risk the peace that the state is currently enjoying.”

The commissioner further warned that the police would take decisive action against anyone who attempts to incite violence or disturb the peace.

“In light of the security threats associated with the rally, the Kogi State Police Command strongly advises the organizers to call off the event. We will not hesitate to apply the full wrath of the law on anyone found to be responsible for causing any disturbance.”

The police’s warning raises concerns about potential security risks, as the state government continues to enforce the ban on political rallies amidst ongoing efforts to maintain law and order.