- Nigeria Police fired tear gas at peaceful protesters in Maitama, Abuja, demanding government action on economic conditions, repression, and alleged Cybercrime Act misuse.
- The Take-It-Back Movement, in collaboration with civil society organizations, organized a nationwide protest at Eagle Square, coinciding with National Police Day celebrations.
- The Nigeria Police Force’s service was honored at a ceremony in the Three Arms Zone, but security measures have placed a blockade around the area.
On Monday, Nigerian police officers used tear gas to disperse peaceful demonstrators in Abuja’s Maitama district, as citizens rallied to voice their frustration over the country’s deepening economic crisis, increasing repression, and the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act.
The protest, held under the banner of the Take-It-Back Movement in partnership with several civil society groups, was part of a nationwide campaign to call for urgent government action. The demonstration coincided with National Police Day, which was being commemorated at Eagle Square in the capital.
In preparation for the official ceremony, security operatives had cordoned off the Three Arms Zone, restricting access to the area where senior police figures were gathered for the event.
Participants in the protest, including notable activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, displayed placards with strong messages like “Let Us Breathe” and “Stop the Repression,” drawing attention to what they described as growing authoritarianism under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Juwon Sanyaolu, who leads the Take-It-Back Movement, spearheaded the protest, listing key grievances such as skyrocketing inflation, widespread insecurity, and the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State as major concerns driving the action.
As of press time, there were no reports of injuries or arrests resulting from the protest.
