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Organizers of the Take it Back Movement (TIB) have been advised by the Nigeria Police Force to shelve the planned nationwide protest on Monday, April 7, 2025.
The warning was issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued on Sunday.
The development comes after the National Coordinator of TIB, Juwon Sanyaolu, stated that the protest is to address the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act and the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers.
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In his reaction on Sunday, Adejobi said the protest should be shelved as it is “ill-timed and mischievous”.
“While not against the exercise of citizens right to peaceful assembly and association in Nigeria as enshrined in the Constitution, the Nigeria Police Force is deeply concerned about the motive behind such protest scheduled on the same day the contributions of the Nigeria Police Force to national security is to be celebrated, putting into consideration that such glamorous event would bring together dignitaries from all spheres of life both internationally and within the country, including Foreign Inspectors-General of Police and Diplomats.
“The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, while reaffirming the commitment of the NPF to adequately carrying out its mandate in accordance with the Law and respect for rights of citizens hereby urges all the organizers of the planned protest as well as individuals who intend to join the protest to pursue dialogue by engaging the proper institution of government to press home their demands,” he added.
