By Donatus Anichukwueze

Ahead of the proposed nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday, the Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the rights and freedom of protesters are protected.

This is as Senior Advocate of Nigeria; Femi Falana said that protesters are entitled to police protection.

The police in a statement signed by the Force PPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday, said it has deployed personnel nationwide and placed them on red alert to monitor the planned protest.

The Force PPRO noted that all Commissioners of Police and their respective supervising officers have been briefed and instructed to coordinate the officers on ground in ensuring the safety and security of all participants .

The statement further read, “While recognizing the importance of peaceful protest, the Nigeria Police Force remains vigilant against any attempts to hijack such protests by individuals or groups of persons with sinister intents. Emphatically, the force, therefore, is fully prepared to respond swiftly and decisively to any unlawful activities or acts of violence that may threaten peace, public safety, and security in the event of such.

“It is vital to state that the Police has spread its tentacles nationwide to curb any attempt by some individuals who might want to leverage on the nationwide protests, to create brouhaha, and such will be met with an approved legal and proportional force as the Police will not allow wanton break down of law and order, loss of lives and property like we had experienced, in some instances, in the past, in any part of the country.

“The Inspector-General of Police urges all participants at the proposed protest to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly, adhering to the principles of non-violence and respect for the rights of others.

“He also calls on the organizers to cooperate with the Police and other relevant security agencies in ensuring that their protests remain peaceful and orderly even as the NPF works tirelessly to ensure that protests are conducted in a safe environment, conducive to the promotion of democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria.”

Falana, in a statement, said “Specifically, section 83(4) of the Police Establishment Act 2020 provides as follows:

“Where a person or organization notifies the police of his or its intention to hold a public meeting, rally or procession on a public highway or such meetings in a place where the public has access to, the police officer responsible for the area where the meeting rally or procession will take place shall mobilize personnel to provide security to provide security cover for the meeting, rally or the procession.”

“We are compelled to call on the Inspector-General of Police to ensure that the protesters are given adequate security by the various police commands in the country.”

The NLC had on February 8 announced that it will hold a two-day nationwide protest over the hardship being experienced by Nigerians as well as the deteriorating security situation in the country.

The planned days for the nationwide protest are February 27 and 28.

https://www.channelstv.com/2024/02/26/nlc-protest-police-pledge-to-protect-protesters-rights/

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The country is not for the weak o. Goliath fit no survive more than 8 minutes for Naija. My fellow nairalanders based in Abuja, I have good news for you o. See my thread

99% of Nigerian police are facing this hardship. So if they like arrest all the protesters. Nuttin concine mi

Their father, Police knows as e dey go

Protest without killing those politicians that messed up with our economy is rubbish...

Lets start the country afresh





Let the fight against bad governance

..Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria.....how many times i call u

Hehehe.

Police pledge to protect protesters with teargas .

Trust Nigerian police at your peril .

DSS should be merge

Very well then. Thank God Igbos are not protesting and are in their shops drinking beer and supporting Tinubu.

I urge my yoruba brothers to give Tinubu time, endure these baby steps of pain, baby steps of pain for the good of the country.

Tinubu is doing well!

Nobody will challenge us in 2027

Jagaban till 2035

But must d government wait for a Nationwide protest before doing d right thing?


Come to think of it, 1yr in office z fast approaching, what will dey show as an achievement so far? What will pple like Wike be drinking n dance to. What's the outcome of dat mandate they av been standing on??

Men in black

Protest wey no shut down Lagos na protest?
Lagos is alive and bubbling this morning already

So Nigerians they wait for nlc before they can agitate for better living, lmao bunch of cowards

Amazing stuff

Werey police, sheybi una go lock NLC secretariat yesterday!

Better.. not one idiot CP threatening citizen about that protest. Let people express themselves within the confined of the law.

They are fighting for more salaries for the police and military too cos those can’t protest

So let them protest is peace

Side with the wicked government and the people may turn on you all

Continue..

Is there aught we hold in common with the greedy parasite?
Who would lash us into serfdom and would crush us with his might?
Is there anything left to us but to organize and fight?
For the union makes us strong
Solidarity forever
Solidarity forever
Solidarity forever
For the union makes us strong 🇳🇬 🇳🇬🇳🇬

Persons working in private companies always have a difficulty in participating in national agitations as most business owners would never permit absense or have employers liability on their staff.

NLC should first address their members on patriotism

Nigerians deserve the best, Supreme being blessed our country and few evil men use religion, tribalism, cultism to hold citizens ransom. Every hand must be on desk to salvage the remains of this country.

We must support NLC

Fareke:
By Donatus Anichukwueze


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