President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a stern warning to those planning another protests in the country, asserting that any act of hooliganism under any disguise – lawful and peaceful protests would be decisively death with to ensure peace and stability in the country.
The President gave the warning while declaring open the Chief of Army Staff’s Annual Conference 2020 in Abuja, following reports that some groups and individuals are planning to continue the #EndSARS protests across the country.
President Buhari warned: “I want to reiterate our government’s commitment to the rights of citizens to embark on peaceful protests. However, this must be done responsibly and in accordance with the laws of the land.
“I also wish to state that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests will be dealt with decisively to ensure the peace and stability of our nation.”
He lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for quelling the violence that erupted during the #EndSARS protests.
“I commend the Armed Force for their efforts which helped restore law and order in many states during the large-scale criminality that ensued in the wake of the #EndSARS protests.”