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Human rights attorney Ebun- Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), representing the ” Take it Back Movement, ” has officially submitted the proposed venues for a nationwide protest, set to commence on August 1, to the Nigerian Police. Adegboruwa disclosed the names of the states and specific locations where the protests will occur during a virtual meeting with police officials and selected lawyers representing the protest organizers.
Channels TV reported that, following a request for a meeting by Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Adegboruwa provided the following protest locations:
Eagles Square, Abuja,
Alausa Park, Lagos
Rosewale Filling Station, Iwo Road, Ibadan, Oyo
Freedom Park, Oshogbo, Osun
Opposite School of Agric, Bauchi
Opposite Wema Bank, Akpakpava Lane, Benin City, Edo
Maiduguri Roundabout, Borno
Opposite State Stadium, Damaturu, Yobe
Rainbow Roundabout and Pantani Stadium, Rivers State
In preparation for the hunger protest, Adegboruwa requested a virtual meeting led by Femi Falana (SAN) and attended by representatives from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), various lawyers, and civil society organizations. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the logistics of the protest and to ensure that it remains a peaceful assembly. The list of venues is anticipated to grow as additional locations are identified.
Despite assurances from the organizers, security agencies, including the police, military, and Department of State Services (DSS), have issued warnings against protests resembling those seen in Kenya. Political leaders have also urged the youth to reconsider their plans for the rallies.
The hunger protest, scheduled to run from August 1 to 10 across different regions of the country, has sparked a range of reactions. The protests aim to address pressing issues of food scarcity and economic hardship faced by many Nigerians.
In related developments, the police have denied imposing a restriction order on the protests. Earlier reports suggested that IGP Kayode Egbetokun had mandated that all protests must be concluded by 4 pm. However, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, refuted these claims, stating that no curfew has been declared ahead of the planned hunger protests.
Adejobi emphasized the importance of peaceful demonstrations and cautioned against any form of violence. He reminded the public of the violent aftermath of the 2020 #EndSARS protests, during which police stations and other public properties were damaged and looted. The police have reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order while respecting the rights of citizens to peaceful assembly.
As the August 1 start date approaches, both organizers and authorities are navigating a delicate balance to ensure that the protests can proceed without incident, highlighting the ongoing dialogue between civil society and law enforcement in Nigeria.
