By Kingston Magare 2.2.2026
The Nigeria Labour Congress and its sister union, the Trade Union Congress have been urged by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command to halt their planned protests on Tuesday February 3, 2026.
According to the police there are plans by non-state actors to hijack the protest march, which the union is holding to show solidarity with FCT workers who are on strike over the non-payment of their 19 months wages and poor working conditions.
FCT police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh said in a statement that intelligence reports available to the Command indicated plans by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria and other non-state actors to infiltrate and hijack the protest for purposes that could threaten public peace and security.
“The FCT Police Command is aware of a planned peaceful protest by the NLC FCT Council, scheduled to hold tomorrow, Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, within the Federal Capital Territory.
“While the Command recognises and respects the constitutional rights of citizens to peaceful assembly and protest and remains committed to providing adequate security for all lawful activities, intelligence reports at the disposal of the Police 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.”
Adeh added that the measure was also aimed at ensuring the safety of residents, protecting freedom of movement, and allowing the unhindered conduct of lawful daily activities within the Federal Capital Territory.
She said, “In view of the above, and in 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. This measure is aimed at forestalling any breakdown of law and order, while also ensuring that the rights of other residents to safety, freedom of movement, and the conduct of lawful daily activities are not infringed upon.”