Less than 72 hours to the nationwide demonstrations, the Nigerian Police Force has reportedly imposed a strict curfew starting at 4 p.m. for all protests.
According to News Central, the police urged protesters to convey their messages and conclude their activities before 4pm.
In addition to the curfew, Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has asked all groups planning to participate in the demonstrations to submit their details like names and addresses to the commissioners of police in their respective states.
According to the Police, this is a standard procedure to facilitate effective communication, ensure the safety of all participants, and prevent any unlawful activities.From August 1, Nigerians are expected to gather in large numbers to peacefully protest against issues such as poor governance, economic hardship, and widespread hunger.The peaceful protest will hold across all the thirty states of the federation.
