Usman Alkali Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has stated that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will defend the nation’s democracy at any cost.<\/p>\n
Baba stated at a Monday news conference in Abuja that the May 29 inauguration at the federal and state levels is irrevocable.<\/p>\n
The IGP stated that those intending to disrupt the inauguration ceremonies will be “identified, swiftly isolated, and prosecuted.”<\/p>\n
The police and other law enforcement agencies will not allow political actors to create tension prior to the ceremony, according to Baba.<\/p>\n
He added that security agencies were prepared to maintain the stability of the nation’s internal security throughout the inauguration and beyond.<\/p>\n
“The inauguration ceremonies at all levels of national and state government are essential constitutional requirements for the sustenance of our nation’s political order,” the IGP stated.<\/p>\n
“The Nigerian police are obligated by law to protect the nation’s democratic heritage and to strictly enforce the constitution.<\/p>\n
“Therefore, I assure the citizenry that our allegiance to our democratic and political order remains unwavering and steadfast. Our democracy will be defended at all expenses.<\/p>\n
“We will perform this duty effectively and openly. Whoever stands in the way will be identified, swiftly isolated, and prosecuted.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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