We’ll support protesters with sachet water, sweets – Edo Police

The Edo Police Command has promised to support and protect those coming out to join the protest against bad governance in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, said protesters will be supported with sachet water and sweets provided their demonstration is carried out peacefully.

While addressing the press on Wednesday evening, he said it is the right of the citizens to protest, adding that residents who don’t want to participate in the protest would be allowed to go about their normal businesses.

He said; “We had a meeting with some leaders of the protest, we have agreed that it must be peaceful, we are going to protect them but there will be no blocking of roads or violence.

“Police will protect and support them with sachet water and sweet. We have agreed that they will only occupy the Kings square which is the venue of the protest”.

The Commissioner warned trouble makers to stay clear from protest, saying they would be dealt with decisively.