The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed its commitment to upholding the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which prohibits its participation in the October 5 local government election.
This decision comes after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Aaron Chukwuemeka, led protesters to the Department of State Services and State Police Command headquarters in Port Harcourt, urging respect for the court order.
According to Superintendent of Police, Grace Iringe-Koko, the police will comply with the court’s ruling while ensuring security is maintained. “The Nigeria Police Force seeks to inform all law-abiding citizens and stakeholders in Rivers State about the upcoming local government election, particularly in the light of recent court rulings,” she stated.
*Key Developments*
– _Court Rulings_: The Federal High Court in Abuja issued restraining orders on July 19 and September 30, 2024, preventing the police and other security agencies from participating in the election.
– _Police Response_: The police will not participate in the election but will maintain law and order, taking necessary actions to enforce the court’s orders.
– _Call for Peace_: The police urge citizens to remain peaceful and cooperate with law enforcement during this period.
The police command’s stance follows protests by the PDP and concerns about potential security breaches. By adhering to the court order, the police demonstrate their commitment to upholding the rule of law.
