The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports claiming it approached a court to secure an injunction stopping the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, describing the allegations as false and misleading.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the clarification via his X account on Sunday, calling on media organisations to exercise greater objectivity and responsibility in their reporting.
According to Hundeyin, the police never sought any court order to prevent the demonstration, emphasising that peaceful protest remains a constitutional right for all Nigerians.
“Our media houses need to be objective in their reports. At no point did the police approach the court to stop protests. It is an inalienable right of Nigerians,” he stated.
The Force spokesman further challenged reports suggesting the alleged case had been adjourned until Tuesday, branding such claims as completely unfounded.
“It is sadly obvious the entire report is based on a one-sided narration, not investigative journalism,” Hundeyin remarked.
His statement followed a report by an online news platform—not Vanguard—which alleged that police had filed an application before an Abuja court seeking an order to prevent the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstrations from taking place.
The police spokesperson reaffirmed the Force’s dedication to protecting citizens’ rights whilst maintaining peace and public order throughout the country.
The #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest is being organised by supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, who has been in detention since his rearrest in June 2021.
