The Jigawa State Police Command and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have heightened security measures ahead of Democracy Day celebrations and possible protests on June 12.

It could be recalled that the Take-it-Back Movement planned a protest in over 20 states in the country on June 12th.

The proposed protest may pose a challenge to security agencies, but the police and NSCDC in Jigawa seem determined to maintain peace.

However, the police and NSCDC’s preparations in the state aim to prevent any clash or violence that may arise during the Democracy Day celebrations.

When interviewed separately by our Correspondent via telephone on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Police Command, Superintendent of Police Shi’isu Adam, said the Command is not aware of any protest from any recognised group.

“We were never notified about any protest of this kind,” Adam said. “However, we have increased routine security measures across the state to prevent any bad happenings.”

The NSCDC spokesperson, Jigawa Command, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani, corroborated Adam’s statement, saying the Corps is also on high alert.

“We are working tirelessly to ensure the protection of lives and properties of citizens in the state,” Tijjani said.

The NSCDC spokesman, therefore, called on people in the state to remain law-abiding and peaceful. “We urge everyone to go about their normal activities without fear,” he added.

Tijjani emphasised that the NSCDC is committed to maintaining peace and order in the state.

He advised residents in the state to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies, urging them to report any suspicious activity to the security agencies.

The security agencies’ efforts are geared towards ensuring a peaceful celebration and preventing any breakdown of law and order.

Our correspondent made efforts to meet and speak with the organizers of the proposed protest in the state, but unfortunately, it proved challenging to reach them despite repeated attempts to establish contact. The organisers were unavailable for comment, and their phone numbers went unanswered.

Additionally, messages sent to their social media handles did not receive a response, making it impossible to gather their perspective on the planned protest.