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| Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun |
It seems the festive season’s generosity is coming with a dangerous twist, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, isn’t having it. After multiple tragic incidents at palliative distribution events, the IGP has made it crystal clear it’s time to put some structure into the mix.
In recent chaotic days that if occurred, you in have Ibadan been this watching week. Television This or was reading a good newspaper time you for must children have and came across a twist of events that turned into a funfair.
Tragic However, two days later, 35 days later, children there lost their lives in Abuja; another ten people died in a stampede that occurred in a stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Anambra wasn’t left out as well; a palliative giveaway in Okija also resulted in the deaths of three persons and several others hospitalized.
The IGP isn’t sugarcoating it; these tragedies are avoidable. He’s urging government officials, community leaders, and NGOs to stop the free-for-all approach. The message is simple: if you’re handing out aid, get the police involved and have a solid plan. No more long lines, no more pushing and shoving, and definitely no more risking lives in the name of charity.
Egbetokun is also pointing fingers at organizers, warning them that negligence won’t slide. Section 196 of the Penal Code and Section 344 of the Criminal Code make it clear if your event spirals into chaos, you’re on the hook. On top of that, he’s calling for caution from the public. If you’re attending these events, stay sharp and put safety first.
For now, investigations are in full swing, and the police are keeping a close eye on things. But let’s be real, nobody wants to see more headlines like these. The IGP’s message is loud and clear: do better, plan better, and maybe we can avoid turning goodwill into grief.
The IGP isn’t sugarcoating it; these tragedies are avoidable. He’s urging government officials, community leaders, and NGOs to stop the free-for-all approach. The message is simple: if you’re handing out aid, get the police involved and have a solid plan. No more long lines, no more pushing and shoving, and definitely no more risking lives in the name of charity.
Egbetokun is also pointing fingers at organizers, warning them that negligence won’t slide. Section 196 of the Penal Code and Section 344 of the Criminal Code make it clear if your event spirals into chaos, you’re on the hook. On top of that, he’s calling for caution from the public. If you’re attending these events, stay sharp and put safety first.
PRESS RELEASE
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) December 21, 2024
IGP WARNS AGAINST UNORGANIZED DISTRIBUTION OF PALLIATIVES, FUNFAIRS.
As 2 Other Incidences Hit FCT, Anambra.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has raised serious concerns about the unorganized distribution of palliatives… pic.twitter.com/6R9Ko9RJcW
For now, investigations are in full swing, and the police are keeping a close eye on things. But let’s be real, nobody wants to see more headlines like these. The IGP’s message is loud and clear: do better, plan better, and maybe we can avoid turning goodwill into grief.