The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has
advised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) FCT chapter to reschedule its planned
protest on Tuesday over unpaid allowances for Federal Capital Territory
Administration (FCTA) workers.
In a statement on Monday, FCT Police Public Relations
Officer SP Josephine Adeh said the request is in the overriding interest of
public safety.
“The Federal Capital Territory Police Command is aware
of a planned peaceful protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress FCT Council,
scheduled for Tuesday, 3rd February 2026,” Adeh said.
She added that while the police respect the
constitutional right to peaceful assembly, intelligence reports indicate that
the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria and other non-state actors may
attempt to infiltrate and hijack the demonstration, potentially threatening
public peace and security.
“In view of this, and in the overriding interest of
public safety, we respectfully appeal to the organizers to consider
rescheduling the protest,” she said. “This is aimed at preventing any breakdown
of law and order while protecting the rights of other residents to safety,
freedom of movement, and the conduct of lawful daily activities.”
SP Adeh reassured residents that the FCT Police remain
committed to safeguarding lives and property and called on citizens to
cooperate with law enforcement in maintaining peace and security.
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