IGP orders DIGs, AIGs, CPs to protect protesters

According to Adegboruwa’s request, the IGP has ordered senior officers to protect protesters during the planned nationwide protest.

In a letter dated July 29 and signed by Johnson Adenola, the IGP’s principal secretary, IGP Egbetokun granted the group’s request for police protection.

“I am to inform you that the Inspector-General of Police has directed the Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (Operations and Intelligence), the Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in charge of Zonal Police Headquarters, and the Commissioners of Police in charge of state commands across the country to attend to your request,” the letter stated.