The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive mandating the immediate demobilization of police personnel who were tasked with sealing off the 23 local government areas in Rivers State.
This decision was made public on Monday, following a statement by Grace Iringe-Koko, the Public Relations Officer for the Rivers State Command.
The statement explains that this move is a response to recent political developments in Rivers State.
“The newly deployed State Commissioner of Police, Bala Mustapha, conveyed the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for the immediate withdrawal of all police personnel previously deployed to seal and safeguard the Local Government Secretariats in the state.”
The statement emphasized that the decision “is in line with the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure neutrality and the smooth functioning of democratic institutions.”
It further clarified that personnel will only be redeployed to those areas if there was a crisis or breakdown of law and order, at which point emergency measures would be swiftly implemented to restore normalcy.
The Rivers State Command has reassured the public of its dedication to maintaining peace and order throughout the state and has reiterated its professional conduct in executing its duties.
Residents and stakeholders were encouraged to remain calm and law-abiding as the situation develops.
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