The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the rights and freedom of protesters are protected if the proposed protest action by the Nigeria Labour Congress and other unions slated for today and tomorrow goes ahead nationwide.

The Force Headquarters while noting that personnel have been placed on red alert and will be deployed to ensure peaceful protest, said it will remain vigilant against any attempts to hijack such protests by individuals or groups of persons with sinister intents.

This was contained in a statement, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, MUYIWA ADEJOBI.

ADEJOBI, in the statement, said while the police recognised the importance of the protests, officers would also curb any attempts to create unrest, as the police will not tolerate a breakdown of law and order.

According to the statement, the Inspector General of Police, KAYODE EGBETOKUN, also appealed to protesters to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly and to adhere to the principles of non-violence and respect for the rights of others, during the protests.