US EditionWike vs FCT workers: Police move against planned NLC, TUC protest in Abuja
FCT Police cited intelligence of potential infiltration by proscribed groups and urged postponement to ensure public safety during the planned protest supporting unpaid FCDA workers.
- In Abuja, police cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to consider rescheduling their planned protest on Tuesday over security concerns, according to the FCT Police Command.
- Union scribes Benson Upah and Nuhu Toro announced the solidarity protest to press demands of Federal Capital Development Authority workers over unpaid salaries, insisting there would be no going back.
- A conciliatory meeting led by Senator Mohammed Bomoi lasted over three hours, ending about 3:50am on Tuesday after a shouting match among key actors, including Wike, Ajaero, and Osifo.
- Wike obtained an interim court order restraining the NLC and the TUC, and meeting resolutions directed JUAC members and affiliates in the Ministry of the FCT to resume work immediately.
- Citing public-safety aims, authorities said police intelligence indicated plans by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria to infiltrate and hijack the protest, aiming to protect residents' safety and freedom of movement.
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