By Abuja, Nigeria
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its planned solidarity protest scheduled for Tuesday, 3 February 2026, citing emerging security concerns that could threaten public safety.
The command Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh in a statement confirming awareness of the planned action, reiterated its respect for citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and protest.
However, it warned that intelligence reports available to the Command indicate plans by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria and other non-state actors to infiltrate and hijack the protest for purposes inimical to public peace and security in the Territory.
Ade emphasized that the potential infiltration poses a serious risk of a breakdown of law and order within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) if the protest goes ahead as planned.
“In view of the overriding interest of public safety, the FCT Police Command respectfully appeals to the organisers of the planned protest to consider rescheduling the activity to a later date and time,” the statement read.
The Command, maintained that the appeal is aimed at preventing possible security breaches, while also safeguarding the rights of other residents to safety, freedom of movement and the conduct of lawful daily activities within the FCT.
Ade further reassured residents of Abuja of its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, urging the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies to maintain peace, law and order across the territory.
