The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the existence of a Federal High Court order that restricts protests planned around critical government areas in Abuja, including Aso Rock Villa, the National Assembly, Force Headquarters, Court of Appeal, Eagle Square, and Shehu Shagari Way. The order, granted on October 17, 2025, by Justice M.G. Umar of the Federal High Court, was made following an application by the Nigerian government to limit the protest organized by Omoyele Sowore and others that demanded the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu.
Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin reiterated that protesters must respect the court mandate to ensure public safety and national security. The force emphasized that while the constitutional right to peaceful assembly is recognized, it must be exercised within legal boundaries to avoid disruption and protect sensitive government installations. The police warned that any violation of this court order would attract firm punitive actions.
The court’s ruling allows protests but forbids them in certain sensitive zones to avert possible threats to national security. Despite the restriction, activists including Sowore have vowed to proceed with demonstrations, underscoring the ongoing tension surrounding the Nnamdi Kanu saga and the delicate balance between civil liberties and security concerns.
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