Kwara Police suspend ban on public gatherings

The temporary ban on gatherings and processions that the Kwara State Police Command imposed on the residents of the state four days ago has been removed.

The temporary police ban on protests and public processions, according to a press release signed and released by the command’s spokeswoman on Saturday, has contributed to upholding and promoting calm in the state.

“However, the command is fully ready to continue to discharge her constitutionally assigned duty of protecting the lives and property of citizens and residents alike.

“The state Commissioner of Police, CP Paul Odama, wishes to appreciate the good people of Kwara State for their determination to work with security agencies to deepen the peace and harmony the state is known for, regardless of the inconveniences attached to that,” the statement read.

Recall that on Wednesday, police issued a temporary ban on illegal gatherings, processions, and protests in order to analyze the state’s security situation.

It explained that an intelligence report indicated that hoodlums had plotted to hijack rallies and processions in the state to cause mayhem and disturb the current tranquility that the people of the state enjoy necessitated the ruling on the prohibition.