The Nigeria Police have debunked a reported courtroom order obtained to cease the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest organised to demand the discharge of embattled chief of proscribed Indigenous Folks Of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
LEADERSHIP experiences that the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest is scheduled to carry on Monday, October 20, 2025, to press for unconditional launch of Kanu who’s standing trial for terrorism associated fees.
In an announcement on Sunday on his X deal with, Drive Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, dismissed the alleged courtroom order.
Whereas calling for media objectivity in reportage, the Drive PRO stated, “Our media homes should be goal of their experiences.
“At no level did the police method the courtroom to cease protests. It’s an inalienable proper of Nigerians.
“The case was additionally not adjourned to Tuesday as talked about on this report. It’s sadly apparent your complete report relies on a one-sided narration, not investigative journalism (making reference to a media report),” Hundeyin wrote.
Recall that the police had additionally urged the #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters and different {groups} to adjust to a current courtroom order limiting demonstrations in elements of Abuja, warning that any try and disrupt public order will probably be met with agency motion.
In an announcement on Saturday, the Drive PRO stated the police remained dedicated to upholding the rule of legislation and guaranteeing public security whereas respecting residents’ rights to peaceable meeting and expression.
Hundeyin confused that the Court docket’s intervention served as a safeguard, not a suppression of constitutional freedoms.
The police referred to as on all {groups} together with these in help or in opposition to the continued agitation for the discharge of Kanu to conduct themselves responsibly and inside the bounds of the legislation.
He additionally cautioned protesters to avoid restricted zones and keep away from any act able to upsetting confrontation or disrupting public order.
The assertion additional warned that anybody utilizing protests as a canopy for violence, carrying weapons, vandalising property, or participating in felony acts could be arrested and prosecuted beneath related legal guidelines.
An order of the Federal Excessive Court docket, Abuja, presided over by Justice M.G. Umar, on October 17, 2025, in Go well with No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2202/2025 — Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Omoyele Sowore & 4 others, prohibited the respondents and their associates from holding protests inside and round key authorities places.
Amongst places talked about included Aso Rock Villa, Nationwide Meeting Complicated, Police Drive Headquarters, the Court docket of Appeal, Eagle Square and Shehu Shagari Method.
