A northern movement leader is summoned by Police and DSS for questioning regarding a planned protest. Discover the context and reasons.
Jabir Yaro, the National Chairman of Northern Comrades Movement in Nigeria (NCMN), has been summoned by both the Nigerian Police and Department of State Security Services (DSS) with respect to the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrations slated for August 1-10.
Yaro has made a commitment to work with the security agencies and vowed to maintain peace and order during the protest.
Yaro declared on his X account about the invitations, stressing that their group is composed of responsible individuals who are determined to contribute significantly in advancing the nation’s progress.
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Yaro’s submission of a formal notification to key security agencies about the planned protest precipitated this announcement.
The purpose of the protest is to draw attention to problems with President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, including poor governance and economic difficulties.
Yaro outlined the protest route in his letter addressed to the DSS, police, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Command.
Beginning from Kawo Ahmadu Bello Way, the march is destined to culminate at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House which serves as Kaduna’s government headquarters.
The NCMN has guaranteed that the demonstration will be calm and adhere to assigned paths to reduce disturbances.
The organizers have asked for security personnel to oversee the event and guarantee public safety. They emphasized that protesting is a constitutional right and expressed optimism in receiving backing from the authorities.
NCMN aims to exercise their fundamental rights while ensuring public safety by emphasizing its commitment to a peaceful and orderly demonstration.