The Nigeria Police Force has said it would not tolerate the violent destruction of lives and properties in the guise of a protest, on Democracy Day, today June 12.

The police disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, following recent moves by some groups allegedly mobilising for a mass protest nationwide today.

The police warns that any attempt to disrupt critical infrastructure, which could lead to an act of economic sabotage, treasonable felony, and jeopardise national security and public safety, will not be condoned during any protest action but will be met with the full force of the law.

The police, however, asked those who want to stage a peaceful protest are advised to inform the police and request for police protection.

Members of the public are again reminded that it is a criminal offence to tamper with the national grid or prevent/ disrupt the transmission of electricity,” it said