Naira Notes: IGP Gives Fresh Orders As Oyo Police Command Uncover Plans By Criminals To Hijack Protest
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the arrest and subsequent prosecution of all individuals involved in the sale or abuse of naira notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the directive is in line with the Federal Government’s policy and drive to uphold the provisions of the CBN Act, 2007, and to elevate Nigeria’s currency.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Force Intelligence Bureau to place officers and men from the Department and the Bureau on high alert across the country.
In a related development, the Oyo State Police Command confirmed that there are pockets of protest that have emanated at different parts of Ibadan metropolis over hike in fuel pump price and unavailability of cash for dispense at ATM machines and Point of sales Terminal especially within the Capital.
In a statement by the PPRO, Adewale Osifeso in Ibadan, available intelligence revealed that certain unscrupulous elements have perfected plans to hijack the process, escalating the situation into full scale chaos.
Osifeso said their plans was to shut down and attacking places of interest which includes but not limited to INEC facilities, Banks, Media houses, Schools, Correctional Centers and other critical infrastructures inclusive of looting major malls and business centers within the State.
“Member of the public are hereby advised especially with reference to the youth segment to avoid being used by agents of violence who want to capitalize on the situation to criminally enrich themselves especially as we navigate towards the 2023 General Elections as the Command is fully prepared to mobilize fully to prevent these criminal elements from turning Oyo State into their Playground.”
“Consequent on the above, Residents would witness high octane Patrols in concert with relevant sister security agency all in a bid to Heighten the level of confidence of residents and as well reassure them of the commitments of the Oyo State Police Command at providing comprehensive security for all residents in the State.”
“Lastly, the good people of Oyo State are advised to go about their businesses without any fear of harassment or molestation as the relative tranquility within cannot be negotiated with unscrupulous and criminal elements”
