The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed senior police officers to ensure the safety of participants in the upcoming #EndBadGovernance protest, scheduled to hold from August 1 to 10, 2024. This directive follows a request from human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, who sought police protection for the demonstrators.
In a letter dated July 29, 2024, and signed by CP Johnson Adenola, Egbetokun instructed the police leadership to accommodate Adegboruwa's request, mandating them to provide adequate security for the protesters. Furthermore, Egbetokun has invited Adegboruwa to a meeting in Abuja on July 30, 2024, to discuss the matter further and ensure a peaceful protest.
Adegboruwa's request for police protection was made in a bid to prevent any potential violence or harassment of protesters during the demonstration. With the IGP's directive, protesters can now exercise their right to peaceful assembly without fear of intimidation or harm. The police leadership has been tasked with ensuring a secure environment for the protesters to express their grievances.