BREAKING: IGP directs DIGs, AIGs, CPs to safeguard protesters nationwide

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed senior police officers to protect participants in the #EndBadGovernance protests scheduled for August 1–10, 2024.

This directive was disclosed in a letter from the IGP, following a request by human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa.

On July 26, 2024, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Adegboruwa wrote to the IGP seeking police protection for the protesters.

In a July 29, 2024, response letter, the IGP instructed top police personnel to proceed with the senior lawyer’s request.