X user writes to IGP concerning the nationwide protest

X user, Inibehe Effiong (@InibeheEffiong), disclosed, he wrote to the IGP as regards “the nationwide protests scheduled to start on 1st August, 2024.”

Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, writes to IGP concerning the nationwide protests
Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, writes to IGP concerning the nationwide protests

According to Inibehe Effiong: “I have written to the Inspector General of Police today about the nationwide End Bad Governance protests scheduled to start on 1st August, 2024.


In the letter, the IGP’s attention was drawn to relevant provisions of the law, including Sections 39 and 40 of the Constitution, Section 83(4) of the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, Section 91(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and case law, the combined effect of which guarantees the constitutional right of citizens to protest, and gives the police and other law enforcement agencies a duty to protect protesters.


The letter also reminds the IGP of the Anti-Torture Act, 2017 which has criminalized all forms of torture and dehumanization of Nigerians by law enforcement officers in the country.


I have demanded that the IGP should respect and protect the rights of the protesters, and direct Commissioners of Police in the States and the FCT and all departments of the police to ensure that protesters are protected during the course of the protests.”

The Letter:

Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, writes to IGP concerning the nationwide protests

Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, writes to IGP concerning the nationwide protests

Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, writes to IGP concerning the nationwide protests

Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, writes to IGP concerning the nationwide protests
Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, writes to IGP concerning the nationwide protests
Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, writes to IGP concerning the nationwide protests

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