The Take It Back Movement, through their solicitors, has sent a comprehensive response to the Inspector-General of Police’s letter dated July 29, 2024, regarding the group’s notice of public meetings, rallies, and processions across Nigeria......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
The movement has acknowledged the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police towards ensuring compliance with extant legislations that grant citizens the right to hold such gatherings and the police’s obligation to provide adequate coverage and protection at the venues.
In their detailed response, the Take It Back Movement has requested the contact information of the Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and the Commissioners of Police designated to cover the said public meetings, rallies, and processions. The group aims to coordinate with the designated police officials to ensure a peaceful and crisis-free outing.
The movement has provided specific details of some of the points of convergence for the public gatherings, including:
1. Eagle’s Square, by the Secretariat, FCT, Abuja
2. Alausa Park by the Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos
3. Opposite Wema Bank, Akpakpava Lane, Benin City
4. Opposite School of Agric, Bauchi, along Tafawa Balewa Road
5. Rosewale Filling Station, Iwo Road, Ibadan
6. Maiduguri Roundabout, opposite State Stadium, Damaturu, Yobe State
7. Rainbow Roundabout and Pantani Stadium, Rivers
8. Freedom Park, Osogbo
The Take It Back Movement has also requested a virtual meeting with the Inspector-General of Police to facilitate enlarged participation. The group will be led in the meeting by prominent figures such as Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, representatives from the NBA, other lawyers, and civil society organisations. They await the Zoom link for the said virtual meeting.
The response letter, signed by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, on behalf of the Take It Back Movement, expresses gratitude for the Inspector-General of Police’s consideration and support. The movement has assured that they will provide further updates with additional details in the course of time to aid in planning and strategy.
