Naira, fuel shortage: Police warn of protests in Ondo
Ondo State Police have warned residents against embarking on public protests over the shortage of naira banknotes and petrol in the state.
State Police Commissioner Yemi Oyediran issued the warning on Monday when he met with officials from commercial banks and distributors of petroleum products in the state.
Other attendees at the meeting include student union leaders from state colleges.
Mr. Oyediran told the meeting that the police were aware of ongoing plans for a protest in the state to register grievances about the situation.
He said thugs could hijack the protest to wreak havoc in the state.
The Commissioner of Police was briefed by banks and oil distributors on the challenges they face in making cash and commodities available to residents.
Although there was no concrete assurance from the banks and NUPENG, the meeting agreed that the state government should set up a task force to monitor the activities of the banks and gas stations.
READ ALSO: How ranchers have wreaked havoc on Ondo communities and killed locals - AmotekunThose present at the meeting include the Police Management Team, representatives of NANS/SUG, Bank Managers, NUPENG, Akure Youth Coalition, DPR and influencers and activists social media.
Protests had erupted in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, over the shortage.
The development had stalled political campaigns in the state ahead of the general elections.
In Akure, bank customers had been involved in different forms of protest in banking halls.
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Ondo State Police have warned residents against embarking on public protests over the shortage of naira banknotes and petrol in the state.
State Police Commissioner Yemi Oyediran issued the warning on Monday when he met with officials from commercial banks and distributors of petroleum products in the state.
Other attendees at the meeting include student union leaders from state colleges.
Mr. Oyediran told the meeting that the police were aware of ongoing plans for a protest in the state to register grievances about the situation.
He said thugs could hijack the protest to wreak havoc in the state.
The Commissioner of Police was briefed by banks and oil distributors on the challenges they face in making cash and commodities available to residents.
Although there was no concrete assurance from the banks and NUPENG, the meeting agreed that the state government should set up a task force to monitor the activities of the banks and gas stations.
READ ALSO: How ranchers have wreaked havoc on Ondo communities and killed locals - AmotekunThose present at the meeting include the Police Management Team, representatives of NANS/SUG, Bank Managers, NUPENG, Akure Youth Coalition, DPR and influencers and activists social media.
Protests had erupted in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, over the shortage.
The development had stalled political campaigns in the state ahead of the general elections.
In Akure, bank customers had been involved in different forms of protest in banking halls.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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