{"id":125122,"date":"2024-07-22T10:14:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T09:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/anti-government-protest-igp-disowns-alleged-leaked-whatsapp-message"},"modified":"2024-07-22T11:23:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T10:23:16","slug":"anti-government-protest-igp-disowns-alleged-leaked-whatsapp-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/anti-government-protest-igp-disowns-alleged-leaked-whatsapp-message","title":{"rendered":"Anti-government protest: IGP disowns alleged leaked WhatsApp message"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has dissociated himself from a WhatsApp message currently circulating on all social media platforms regarding the planned nationwide protests.<\/p>\n

Sghted a screenshot of an alleged WhatsApp message from the IGP discouraging protest in Lagos State.<\/p>\n

Part of the message reads, \u201cIf you are going to join any protest next week, it\u2019s good but ask yourself these questions: Why is Lagos always their target? How about starting from your state?\u201d<\/p>\n

However, the IGP in a statement issued on Sunday night by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the purported message making the rounds on \u201cWhatsApp and other social media platforms, did not originate from the police\u201d.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, \u201cthe message, which poses several questions and opinions about protests, does not essentially represent the ideals or views of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge everyone to disregard this message and other similar contents purportedly from the NPF as the Force makes all communications via its official channels\u201d.<\/p>\n

Adejobi assured that the Nigeria Police Force \u201cis committed to maintaining peace and order throughout the country. We do not endorse any message that could incite division, violence, or destruction.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage all Nigerians to engage in peaceful and constructive activities that would contribute to the progress and unity of our dear country\u201d.<\/p>\n

The IGP sternly warned that the \u201cspread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, or mischievous recycled contents\u201d, are criminal acts and punishable under the Cybercrime law.<\/p>\n

Reports that Nigerians, particularly the youths, have scheduled a nationwide protest from August 1st to 10th to draw the attention of the government to the prevailing hardship in the country.<\/p>\n

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