Okla. Gov. Stitt Activates Oklahoma National Guard at State Capitol
January 16, 2021
January 16, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Jan. 15:
Governor Kevin Stitt announced today that out of an abundance of caution he is activating over 75 members of the Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG) to assist local law enforcement should any protests at the State Capitol, or other locations, turn violent.
"I support the right for Oklahomans to peacefully demonstrate, but we will not tolerate violence or dama . . .
Governor Kevin Stitt announced today that out of an abundance of caution he is activating over 75 members of the Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG) to assist local law enforcement should any protests at the State Capitol, or other locations, turn violent.
"I support the right for Oklahomans to peacefully demonstrate, but we will not tolerate violence or dama . . .