Police Urge Senator Natasha Akpoti To Cancel Homecoming Rally In Kogi

Kaduna State Police Command have asked the organizers of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s homecoming rally to cancel the event.

On Monday, the Kogi State Government imposed a ban on rallies and processions, citing “credible security reports.”

Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s Commissioner for Information, explained that the decision was made to maintain peace and stability in the area.

Kogi Police spokesperson William Aya issued a statement on Tuesday, saying the cancellation request was based on an “intelligence report” indicating that some individuals planned to disrupt the rally.

“The call for cancellation becomes necessary, noting that intelligence reveals that some hoodlums plan to hijack the process and cause a disturbance of peace in the State. The Command cannot afford to jeopardize the existing peace the State is currently enjoying,” the statement read.

Aya said, “In view of the security threat received on the planned rally, the Kogi State Police Command is therefore advising the organisers to cancel the event so as to avoid any breakdown of law and order in the State”.

The police reminded the public that the warning aligns with the state government’s ban on rallies and processions.

They also warned that anyone defying the order and causing disturbances would face legal consequences.

“The Command will not hesitate to apply the full wrath of law on anyone who causes disturbance of peace and order in the State,” the police said.

Meanwhile, former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of avoiding accountability in the sexual harassment case filed against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.