By Ebinum Samuel
The Edo State Police Command said it has received calls from several citizens drawing its attention to online posts from certain quarters calling for public protest. The command urges law abiding citizens to go about their lawful business and refrain from actions capable of disrupting public peace, safety, law and order.
The spokeswoman of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem said the Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daaor, acknowledges citizens’ right to peaceful protest and advises any one with grievances to channel their complaint through appropriate and legitimate means instead of resorting to self-help that could truncate existing peace.
He warns against violence, destruction of property, obstruction of public roads, and other acts capable of threatening public peace and order, as the command will not tolerate any of such unlawful acts from any individual or group of persons.
The Command assures residents that adequate security measures are being put in place to protect lives and property, urging the public to promptly report suspicious activities through the following channels:
Police Emergency Control Room (Distress Lines):
08077773721
08067551618
08056776365
08123827225
08037646272
Complaint Response Unit (CRU), Benin — Complaints Against Police Personnel:
0810 038 9992
0815 099 9335
