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Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by naptu2(op): 6:41pm On Oct 20, 2025
CSP Benjamin Hundeyin is the police publiv relations officer.

CSP Benjamin Hundeyin @BenHundeyin

CORRECTION: Police teargas protesters attempting to approach Aso Villa in clear contravention of a court order restricting protesters from the Villa, National Assembly, Force Headquarters, Court of Appeal, Eagle Square and Shehu Shagari Way. We are the country’s foremost law enforcement agency. We carried out our mandate.

And we did NOT block the road but cleared it after it was blocked by the protesters. This is to enable other Nigerians easy passage to their respective destinations.
https://x.com/BenHundeyin/status/1980258278257869265?

Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by naptu2(op): 6:42pm On Oct 20, 2025
Post about the court order (it was posted 2 days ago).

Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG

POLICE URGE PROTEST GROUPS TO RESPECT COURT ORDER; WARN AGAINST HIJACKERS — PUNITIVE MEASURES AWAIT OFFENDERS

The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining public peace in accordance with constitutional provisions. This follows the subsisting Order of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, given on 17th October, 2025, by Honourable Justice M.G. Umar, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2202/2025 — Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Omoyele Sowore & 4 others. The Order restrains the respondents and any other persons or groups acting under their instruction from staging protests within and around Aso Rock Villa and its environs, the National Assembly Complex, Force Headquarters, the Court of Appeal, Eagle Square and Shehu Shagari Way.

In deference to the authority of the Court and in line with the constitutional mandate of the Police to enforce law and order, the Force hereby calls on all groups — whether in support of or opposed to the ongoing agitation for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu — to adhere strictly to the provisions of the court order. The directive remains binding and enforceable pending further judicial proceedings.

The Nigeria Police Force recognises and respects the rights of citizens to peaceful assembly and expression. However, such rights must be exercised responsibly and within the limits of the law, particularly where public safety, national security, and the rights of other citizens are concerned. The Court’s intervention is therefore a safeguard, not a suppression, of constitutional freedoms.

Accordingly, all intending protesters and counter-protest groups are strongly advised to avoid restricted areas and to refrain from any act capable of provoking confrontation or disturbing public order. The Force will ensure the free flow of traffic, protection of lives and property, and security of all law-abiding citizens.

Any person or group that uses protests as cover to incite violence, carry or use offensive weapons, vandalise public or private property, kidnap, or engage in acts likely to cause loss of life or serious injury will be dealt with decisively. Offenders will be arrested, subjected to full investigation, and prosecuted under relevant criminal laws — including laws relating to public order, violent conduct and terrorism where applicable. Those who incite others via social media or other platforms should note that digital evidence will be used in investigations and prosecutions.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has directed the FCT Commissioner of Police and relevant operational commands to ensure strict enforcement of the Court’s Order, maintain visible and strategic deployments across vulnerable locations, and ensure the safety of residents and lawful activities in the FCT.

All organisers and participants are therefore advised to:
•Avoid the restricted areas specified by the Court;
•Refrain from carrying weapons, engaging in provocative conduct, or encouraging others to breach the law; and
•Channel grievances through the courts and other lawful avenues rather than the streets.

The Nigeria Police Force assures law-abiding Nigerians that adequate security arrangements have been made to protect lives and property. Non-participants should go about their lawful businesses without fear. Anyone found to be in breach of the Court’s Order or in contempt of the law will be arrested and prosecuted.

CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja.

18th October, 2025
https://x.com/PoliceNG/status/1979595246490222919?
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by naptu2(op): 6:43pm On Oct 20, 2025
The people in this video are not wearing police uniforms. They are wearing uniforms of another service (check the screenshot below this post to know the name of the service).



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXCrl5xxD8Q?si=u6jwp-SeUTwB3-wy

CSP Benjamin Hundeyin @BenHundeyin

Earlier, in an interview on Newscentral, the interviewer mentioned that the police had brutalized one of their reporters. As promised, a review of the available footage, including visuals aired by the station itself, has confirmed that the reporter’s encounter did not involve police personnel, as initially alleged.

The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of IGP Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM remains committed to professionalism, accountability, and respect for the rule of law in all engagements. The safety of citizens and journalists continues to be a top priority.

Equally, journalists are enjoined to avoid disinforming members of the public and casting aspersions on the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.
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Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Image123(m): 7:37pm On Oct 20, 2025
How to free a man that has not been convicted but trying his best possible to stretch his court stay. Imagine his lawyer protesting. If they sanction him now, and postpone court hearings to 2028, you'll complain.

19th March, 2024

1: FHC denied Nnamdi Kanu’s fresh bail application.

5th April, 2024

2: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Ejiofor asked the FHC to reinstate his bail of 2017 that was revoked.

20 May,2024

3: Court denied NK’s bail again.

28 March, 2019

4: FHC revoked NK’s bail.

25 April, 2017

5: FHC granted NK bail.

October 13, 2022

6: Appeal Court granted NK’s bail

October 28, 2022

7: Same Appeal Court granted the request of the past FG not Buhari’s for a stay of execution. The bail is on hold.

December 15, 2023

8: Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s ruling granted fugitive Nnamdi Kanu’s bail. Asked him to face trial at the Federal High Court.

9: back to 20th May 2024. That is Number (3). That is the latest ruling against FUGITIVE NNAMDI KANU.

10: don’t forget that he escaped and was arrested in your favourite Ruto’s KENYA.

11: it is obvious that @PeterObi intentionally and knowingly decided to mislead Nigerians that the court had granted bail to KENYA’s FUGITIVE NNAMDI KANU.

12: @PeterObi should have written a letter to FG not Tinubu pleading for a political solution if he genuinely believes that Kenya’s man case is POLITICAL.

13: the letter would be “ His Excellency, My President”, I bring you good tidings from @NgLabour and how is work and family?

14: @PeterObi is an emergency lover of Kenya’s fugitive Nnamdi Kanu
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by BigYash: 7:37pm On Oct 20, 2025
Ask the mu gu who put electric wired fence for road,he go say na yerimo pa pa
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by NaijaSumi: 7:37pm On Oct 20, 2025
Another lie from the useless tools of politicians... They are the reason why Nigeria remains grounded by the corrupt politicians.
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Nobody: 7:38pm On Oct 20, 2025
Benjamin is like Lai mohammed, very local and professional lier.
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Goodlady(f): 7:38pm On Oct 20, 2025
O God airpus.
Airpus o God.
God airpus o.
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Chivisee:
Thank you for making the clarification!!s Nigerians are solidly behind you for carrying out your duties, Anybody disturbing the public, or constituting nuisance in the name of protest should be death with ruthlessly.Aterall ,they have been planning Nepal treatment befall the country ,hiding under the guise of protest to forment trouble. I call on the federal government to borrow a leaf from buhari- shite treatment !
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by chiagozien(m): 7:40pm On Oct 20, 2025
God bless Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by chiagozien(m): 7:42pm On Oct 20, 2025
Iparis7:
The way police treat civil servant today that Is just going to the normal business in Abuja is very bad
The civil servants are ipob 🤣🤣😂😂
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by PandoraObi: 7:44pm On Oct 20, 2025
They should be locked up with their Kanu Nnamdi
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Pootle: 7:44pm On Oct 20, 2025
this is a very sensitive issue that many dont really care, every decision made on a issue like this is very crucial. the repatriation back to nigeria was unlawful, and at the same time this man jump his bail condition before. the court should hasten his trial and sentencing soonest because at this pace many are out to destabilize this country because they have never witness serious national crises before.
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by rummmy: 7:45pm On Oct 20, 2025
Image123:
How to free a man that has not been convicted but trying his best possible to stretch his court stay. Imagine his lawyer protesting. If they sanction him now, and postpone court hearings to 2028, you'll complain.

19th March, 2024

1: FHC denied Nnamdi Kanu’s fresh bail application.

5th April, 2024

2: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Ejiofor asked the FHC to reinstate his bail of 2017 that was revoked.

20 May,2024

3: Court denied NK’s bail again.

28 March, 2019

4: FHC revoked NK’s bail.

25 April, 2017

5: FHC granted NK bail.

October 13, 2022

6: Appeal Court granted NK’s bail

October 28, 2022

7: Same Appeal Court granted the request of the past FG not Buhari’s for a stay of execution. The bail is on hold.

December 15, 2023

8: Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s ruling granted fugitive Nnamdi Kanu’s bail. Asked him to face trial at the Federal High Court.

9: back to 20th May 2024. That is Number (3). That is the latest ruling against FUGITIVE NNAMDI KANU.

10: don’t forget that he escaped and was arrested in your favourite Ruto’s KENYA.

11: it is obvious that @PeterObi intentionally and knowingly decided to mislead Nigerians that the court had granted bail to KENYA’s FUGITIVE NNAMDI KANU.

12: @PeterObi should have written a letter to FG not Tinubu pleading for a political solution if he genuinely believes that Kenya’s man case is POLITICAL.

13: the letter would be “ His Excellency, My President”, I bring you good tidings from @NgLabour and how is work and family?

14: @PeterObi is an emergency lover of Kenya’s fugitive Nnamdi Kanu
the Nigeria army went to his quiet house and chase him away ..hope you remember
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Sensiblerealist(m): 7:46pm On Oct 20, 2025
Una never see anything. This government go show everyone shege as they are not taking anything protest lightly.
God airpus
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by rummmy: 7:47pm On Oct 20, 2025
The police go doon get tired...
Most of their officer were forced to do what they are doing
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Austin4lif: 7:50pm On Oct 20, 2025
Image123:
How to free a man that has not been convicted but trying his best possible to stretch his court stay. Imagine his lawyer protesting. If they sanction him now, and postpone court hearings to 2028, you'll complain.

19th March, 2024

1: FHC denied Nnamdi Kanu’s fresh bail application.

5th April, 2024

2: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Ejiofor asked the FHC to reinstate his bail of 2017 that was revoked.

20 May,2024

3: Court denied NK’s bail again.

28 March, 2019

4: FHC revoked NK’s bail.

25 April, 2017

5: FHC granted NK bail.

October 13, 2022

6: Appeal Court granted NK’s bail

October 28, 2022

7: Same Appeal Court granted the request of the past FG not Buhari’s for a stay of execution. The bail is on hold.

December 15, 2023

8: Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s ruling granted fugitive Nnamdi Kanu’s bail. Asked him to face trial at the Federal High Court.

9: back to 20th May 2024. That is Number (3). That is the latest ruling against FUGITIVE NNAMDI KANU.

10: don’t forget that he escaped and was arrested in your favourite Ruto’s KENYA.

11: it is obvious that @PeterObi intentionally and knowingly decided to mislead Nigerians that the court had granted bail to KENYA’s FUGITIVE NNAMDI KANU.

12: @PeterObi should have written a letter to FG not Tinubu pleading for a political solution if he genuinely believes that Kenya’s man case is POLITICAL.

13: the letter would be “ His Excellency, My President”, I bring you good tidings from @NgLabour and how is work and family?

14: @PeterObi is an emergency lover of Kenya’s fugitive Nnamdi Kanu
I was not enjoying your story until when you mentioned PO. It was very clear that you a tribalistic person. The reason why u hate kanu is because he is igbo .
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Image123(m): 7:50pm On Oct 20, 2025
rummmy:
the Nigeria army went to his quiet house and chase him away ..hope you remember
What i remember is Lamidi causing mayhem and issuing threats and harmful broadcasts.
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Chimookigwe: 7:52pm On Oct 20, 2025
Sowore, job well done. You get sense wella.

Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by rummmy: 7:58pm On Oct 20, 2025
Image123:
What i remember is Lamidi causing mayhem and issuing threats and harmful broadcasts.
When you are serious you can engage us but for now. ..
You are a propagandist
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by iamfraud(f): 7:58pm On Oct 20, 2025
Breaking news
Tulumbu bow to pressure
Ordered the release of Nnamdi Kanu
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Arabk25(m): 8:00pm On Oct 20, 2025
You people want the protesters to obey court orders while the federal government chooses the court orders to obey I thought the court have granted kanu bail in two different occasions
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by SpaceX: 8:01pm On Oct 20, 2025
Free Nnamdi kanu now......free Nnamdi kanu now.......
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by ogascomax: 8:04pm On Oct 20, 2025
Image123:
How to free a man that has not been convicted but trying his best possible to stretch his court stay. Imagine his lawyer protesting. If they sanction him now, and postpone court hearings to 2028, you'll complain.

19th March, 2024

1: FHC denied Nnamdi Kanu’s fresh bail application.

5th April, 2024

2: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Ejiofor asked the FHC to reinstate his bail of 2017 that was revoked.

20 May,2024

3: Court denied NK’s bail again.

28 March, 2019

4: FHC revoked NK’s bail.

25 April, 2017

5: FHC granted NK bail.

October 13, 2022

6: Appeal Court granted NK’s bail

October 28, 2022

7: Same Appeal Court granted the request of the past FG not Buhari’s for a stay of execution. The bail is on hold.

December 15, 2023

8: Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s ruling granted fugitive Nnamdi Kanu’s bail. Asked him to face trial at the Federal High Court.

9: back to 20th May 2024. That is Number (3). That is the latest ruling against FUGITIVE NNAMDI KANU.

10: don’t forget that he escaped and was arrested in your favourite Ruto’s KENYA.

11: it is obvious that @PeterObi intentionally and knowingly decided to mislead Nigerians that the court had granted bail to KENYA’s FUGITIVE NNAMDI KANU.

12: @PeterObi should have written a letter to FG not Tinubu pleading for a political solution if he genuinely believes that Kenya’s man case is POLITICAL.

13: the letter would be “ His Excellency, My President”, I bring you good tidings from @NgLabour and how is work and family?

14: @PeterObi is an emergency lover of Kenya’s fugitive Nnamdi Kanu
It's only yeye and evil person go dey say NK jumped bail. What level of stupidity that can be called. Why are people just being wicked. We all know how he was attacked by the federal government through the military and you will open your mouth to say he jumped bail. For escaping death.
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by BATified2023: 8:06pm On Oct 20, 2025
Image123:
How to free a man that has not been convicted but trying his best possible to stretch his court stay. Imagine his lawyer protesting. If they sanction him now, and postpone court hearings to 2028, you'll complain.

19th March, 2024

1: FHC denied Nnamdi Kanu’s fresh bail application.

5th April, 2024

2: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Ejiofor asked the FHC to reinstate his bail of 2017 that was revoked.

20 May,2024

3: Court denied NK’s bail again.

28 March, 2019

4: FHC revoked NK’s bail.

25 April, 2017

5: FHC granted NK bail.

October 13, 2022

6: Appeal Court granted NK’s bail

October 28, 2022

7: Same Appeal Court granted the request of the past FG not Buhari’s for a stay of execution. The bail is on hold.

December 15, 2023

8: Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s ruling granted fugitive Nnamdi Kanu’s bail. Asked him to face trial at the Federal High Court.

9: back to 20th May 2024. That is Number (3). That is the latest ruling against FUGITIVE NNAMDI KANU.

10: don’t forget that he escaped and was arrested in your favourite Ruto’s KENYA.

11: it is obvious that @PeterObi intentionally and knowingly decided to mislead Nigerians that the court had granted bail to KENYA’s FUGITIVE NNAMDI KANU.

12: @PeterObi should have written a letter to FG not Tinubu pleading for a political solution if he genuinely believes that Kenya’s man case is POLITICAL.

13: the letter would be “ His Excellency, My President”, I bring you good tidings from @NgLabour and how is work and family?

14: @PeterObi is an emergency lover of Kenya’s fugitive Nnamdi Kanu
chiagozien, magoo10

Come n read this yourself n see the truth different from the emotional rubbish u are saying everywhere
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Gotocourt: 8:07pm On Oct 20, 2025
Block road, with all the electric barbwire angry
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by chiagozien(m): 8:08pm On Oct 20, 2025
BATified2023:
chiagozien, magoo10

Come n read this yourself n see the truth different from the emotional rubbish u are saying everywhere
APC e-rat always think they are making sense 🤣🤣😂🤣😂
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Borrow2222: 8:10pm On Oct 20, 2025
Chimookigwe:
Sowore, job well done. You get sense wella.
And what will be the charge?

Peaceful protest is a basic human right.

They will be released if they haven't been already.

The lone protester in Lagos have been released.
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Smartcitizen: 8:12pm On Oct 20, 2025
Hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by BATified2023: 8:15pm On Oct 20, 2025
Pootle:
this is a very sensitive issue that many dont really care, every decision made on a issue like this is very crucial. the repatriation back to nigeria was unlawful, and at the same time this man jump his bail condition before. the court should hasten his trial and sentencing soonest because at this pace many are out to destabilize this country because they have never witness serious national crises before.
oga get the fact right so that u don't make nnamdi kanu mistake one day.

There's something called a bench warrant for an escape defendant, it means u can b brought to appear before the court through any known means either dead or alive.

That was issued on kanu n he was brought in by all means possible

The court isn't the one holding nnamdi kanu but his legal team, if u follow nnamdi kanu case u will realize the federal government have submitted their case against nnamdi kanu and the court ordered nnamdi kanu defence team to open their defence and respond within 2 weeks.


Instead of nnamdi kanu legal team to put forward his defence, today they will say the judge should b changed.

After that is done

Tomorrow they will say he's sick n needs to b flown abroad

After it is certified that nothing is wrong with him


Imagine legal team jump outside court dey protest again when they are suppose to be defending their case?

N in court they will wait till u are ready to defend your client so far he's in custody, na your client go dey suffer.


If nnamdi kanu legal team respond today, within one month he will b judged.


U can see how Simon ekpa case went, he knew he was wrong n his legal team didn't waste time cos they know it will just delay him unnecessarily, they submitted their defence n he was judged.


U nnamdi kanu fans should mount pressure on his defence team to submit his defence n within one month all these will end
Re: Police Statements About Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest In Abuja by Smartcitizen: 8:17pm On Oct 20, 2025
BATified2023:
chiagozien, magoo10

Come n read this yourself n see the truth different from the emotional rubbish u are saying everywhere
Yorubas why una dey carry this issue for una head like this?

Will you die if Igbos leaves Nigeria?


Nawaoo!


🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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