The Nigeria Police Force has refuted claims that it approached a court to stop the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, describing reports suggesting such action as false and misleading.

Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the clarification on Sunday via his X account, urging media organisations to exercise objectivity in their reporting.

“Our media houses need to be objective in their reports. At no point did the police approach the court to stop protests. It is an inalienable right of Nigerians,” he stated.

Hundeyin also challenged reports that the alleged case had been adjourned to Tuesday, calling such accounts “entirely false and based on a one-sided narration, not investigative journalism.”

He added, “It is sadly obvious the entire report is based on a one-sided narration, not investigative journalism.”
The clarification came after an online news outlet reported that police had approached a court in Abuja seeking an order to prevent the demonstrations.

The police spokesperson reiterated the Force’s commitment to safeguarding citizens’ constitutional rights while maintaining public order.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains dedicated to upholding the right to peaceful assembly, even as we continue to ensure safety and public security across the country,” Hundeyin added.

Authorities have reiterated that lawful protests remain permissible under the Nigerian constitution, emphasising that any attempt to misrepresent the police’s position undermines both public understanding and responsible journalism.