19/10/2025
Police Deny Going to Court Over Protest — But Facts Say Otherwise. What is the Truth?
Amid growing nationwide tension over the planned protest, a new wave of controversy has erupted between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian public. While the police strongly deny ever approaching the court to stop the protest, multiple credible news outlets reveal that an application was indeed filed — raising questions about transparency, intent, and truth.
A Clash of Claims: What the Police Said
On Saturday, the Nigeria Police Force, through its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyi dismissed reports claiming that the Force had approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the planned protest. Hundeyin described such reports as “false and misleading,” urging Nigerians to disregard them.
He wrote on the Force’s verified social media handle that the police “never sought any injunction to stop peaceful demonstrations.” According to him, the reports were not only inaccurate but deliberately crafted to stir unnecessary public outrage. He reminded Nigerians that peaceful protest is an inalienable constitutional right and that the Police have no intention of infringing on such liberties.
Hundeyin further called on the media to verify information before publication, stating:
At no time did the Nigeria Police Force approach the court to stop any protest. The public should ignore such misleading claims.”
His statement quickly went viral, appearing on major online platforms. Many citizens expressed relief, while others questioned whether this denial truly matched the facts.
Contradictions Emerge: What the Court Records Show
While the Police’s statement gained traction, several credible media outlets began publishing conflicting accounts. Investigations by The Guardian Nigeria
, and BusinessDay revealed that the NPF did in fact file an ex-parte application at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to restrain organizers of the protest from staging demonstrations near key government buildings.
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