NLC Planned Protest: Nigerian Police Makes U-turn, Affirms Commitment To Protect Protesters’ Rights
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday, February 26, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens amidst the planned nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The police asserted that every citizen of the country has the fundamental right to protest, adding that they will ensure that “these rights are upheld during the demonstration.”
This was made known in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Odejobi via its X handle.
Part of the statement reads: “The Nigeria Police Force, on the heels of the proposed nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), hereby affirms the fundamental right of all citizens of the country to engage in peaceful protest in line with extant laws. As such, the NPF reiterates its commitment to ensuring the rights and freedom of protesters are protected.
“In line with its lawful duty to maintain law and order, the Nigeria Police Force has deployed personnel nationwide and placed them on red alert to monitor the planned protest. 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 if the protests hold as planned.”
