AS the Ekiti State governorship election petition tribunal hearing the matter brought by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the July 2018 governorship election delivers judgement today, the police in the state have warned against illegal processions, rallies or protests. The Ekiti State Police Commissioner, Mr Asuquo Amba, who gave the warning while addressing journalists in Ado Ekiti, on Sunday, said the command’s “Operation make Ekiti Safe Squad” has been mobilised and was on the ground to tame any unlawful assembly. So, they are on the ground to stop any unlawful assembly or stop any protest that could result in violence. “Even if any group would stage a protest, it won’t be one that will cause riotous assembly or that can be hijacked by hoodlums. We even within areas known to the PDP’s stronghold, so we have no reason to fear over the judgement,” Bamidele said.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 27, 2019 17:46 UTC