The Kogi State Police Command has called on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to cancel her planned Sallah rally in the Central Senatorial District of the state.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, through the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya, cited security concerns and a government-imposed ban on political gatherings as reasons for the cancellation.
According to the statement: “Following intelligence reports on security threats in Kogi State and the subsequent ban on all forms of rallies and processions by the state government, the Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Command, has called on the organisers of the planned rally at Okene to cancel such an event in the interest of peace in the state.”
The police revealed that intelligence reports indicate potential plans by hoodlums to hijack the rally, which could lead to violence.
The command stressed that it would not compromise the peace and stability currently being enjoyed in the state.
“The Command will not hesitate to apply the full wrath of the law on anyone who causes a disturbance of peace and order in the state,” the statement warned.
Despite the state government’s Monday proclamation banning political gatherings and rallies, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted on proceeding with her event, describing it as a homecoming celebration for Eid-el-Fitr with her constituents rather than a political rally.
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