Yobe State Police Command has cautioned residents regarding potential Boko Haram infiltration into the planned #EndBadGovernance protest set for August.

According to a statement from DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, intelligence reports suggest that foreign mercenaries have been hired to cause chaos during the protest, posing a significant threat to lives and property.

He emphasizes increased security concerns in light of recent insurgent activities, including an IED explosion in Gujba Local Government Area.

He said:

“As Yobe state recovers from insurgency, the commissioner of police, CP Garba Ahmed, acknowledges citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly.

“While we alert citizens to sinister motives, even peaceful protests at this time may be ill-timed. Recent insurgency activities in Gujba LGA, including an improvised explosive device explosion, have raised concerns.

“We are unprepared to face additional security challenges.”