The Commissioner of Police, Abia Command, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has advised residents to shun the planned protest but rather engage with relevant bodies to present their grievances.
The police command also paraded suspects involved in various crimes in the state.
In a democratic society, protests are allowed but protesters are advised to be peaceful and devoid of violence.
Abia State police command is appealing to residents to have a rethink about the planned nationwide peaceful protest, which they fear might end up violent.
Aside the matter relating to the protest, the command also Paraded suspects involved in various crimes ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, child trafficking among others.
The police assures residents that the command remains committed to its efforts to eliminate criminal elements in the state.
