In a recent turn of events, the Delta State Police Command has extended an invitation to human rights activist, Israel Joe. The invitation is in relation to a protest that Joe has planned against the prevailing economic hardship in the country.
The invitation, which bears the signature of CSP Ya’U Musa Kangiwa, the second in command at the State Intelligence Department (SCID), did not specify the reasons for the summons. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday.
Reacting to the invitation, Joe expressed concerns that the police might be planning to arrest him due to his involvement in the planned protest. He stated, "I don’t know if the hardship doesn’t affect the same people planning to arrest the organisers of this planned protest."
Despite the potential risk of detention, Joe remains resolute in his decision to proceed with the protest. He affirmed that the demonstration would go ahead even if he were to be detained, and that he would honour the police invitation.
It is worth noting that Joe had previously announced on Wednesday that a protest against the country's economic hardship was in the offing. The protest is set to commence from the DSC roundabout in Effurun, located in the Uvwie Local Government Area.