The Kwara command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCSC) has warned those seeking to exploit the August 1 proposed nationwide protest for criminal activities to desist or face the wrath of the law.

Umar Mohammed, the state’s corps commandant, gave the warning in a statement by the command’s public relations officer, Ayoola Shola, on Monday in Ilorin.

Mr Mohammed, while acknowledging citizens’ right to protest, urged youths and other concerned citizens to lawfully and peacefully express their grievances and ensure that national security and public safety were not compromised.

He encouraged residents of the state to continue their daily activities without fear and assured that measures had been implemented to address the envisaged threat.

According to him, the command is on red alert, with robust measures to ensure that law and order are upheld before, during, and after the protest.

”The command will not fold its hands and watch hoodlums wreak havoc and vandalise critical national assets and infrastructure.

”Adequate deployment will be made across the state to ensure watertight security of life and property,” he said.

(NAN)