The Anambra State Police Command announced that it has deployed its officers to various parts of the state to prevent the implementation of the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), News About Nigeria reports.
The police public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
He noted that the federal government has declared the strike as illegal, and added that the state force will ensure that the strike action is thwarted.
He stated that any attempt by unscrupulous elements to hijack the enforcement and cause breach of peace in the state will be met with consequences.
“The federal government has declared the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress as illegal and premature.
“The Anambra State Police Command reiterates the command’s commitment to enforce the legal recommendations and calls for caution to prevent a breach of public safety and peace.
“Police operatives have been deployed to different strategic areas, and tasked with the responsibility against any miscreants using the opportunity to cause any breach of public safety and peace in the state.
“The command understands the right of organised labour to engage in such actions to advocate for the interests of all workers, but noted the importance of adherence to the existing laws governing such activities,” he stated.
He, therefore, urged the people of the state to go about their lawful businesses and be law-abiding, vigilant, and security-conscious and also enjoined them to use their helplines to report any security-related incident for prompt response.
