African Examiner
18 December 2011
The turf now appear set for a major confrontation in Nigeria
ahead between the federal government and civil society groups over removal
of subsidy on petroleum products as security agencies have been mobilized
to curtail imminent violent anti-fuel subsidy removal protests across the
country.
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Impeccable sources informed the African Examiner that considering the
precarious security situation in the country arising from sporadic bombings by
the dreaded Boko Haram sect, the Police authorities in consonance with
sister security agencies have decided to beef up security across the
federation.
The Police, it was gathered had drafted more officers and men to crisis prone
areas such as the Federal Capital Territory , FCT, Lagos , Jos, Port Harcourt
some states in the South East and other troubled zones in the north.
However Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Yemi Ajayi, denied plans to
crackdown on “peaceful protests” explaining that the Police had since 2003
ceased to use force against protesters.
"We won’t stop Nigerians from protesting as long as it’s peaceful; we are only
against troublemakers and miscreants who may want to take advantage of
the demonstration to steal or foment trouble," he added.
Apparently determined to convince more Nigerians of the desirability of the
subsidy removal, President Jonathan has reached out to the revered General
Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch
Adeboye seeking the support of the clergy for the government action.
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