The Directorate of State Security (DSS) in Minna issued a stern warning to Organized Labour in Niger state, advising them against participating in the nationwide protest scheduled to commence the following day. Officials of the Organized Labour received this caution during a meeting held at the DSS office in Minna, the state capital.

Simultaneously, the state Police Command extended a separate invitation to Organized Labour leaders, urging them to ensure peace and tranquility during the planned protest. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, presided over the meeting at the Police Headquarters in Minna, emphasizing the importance of conducting the protest peacefully and orderly.

In a statement released later, the state Police Command announced measures to maintain public safety during the protest. They directed various police units to intensify visibility policing, deploy adequate personnel and resources, and safeguard critical infrastructure, government offices, financial institutions, and other public assets.

While affirming citizens' right to peaceful protest, the Police emphasized the need for demonstrators to abide by the law and respect the rights of others. They warned against any disruptive behavior, pledging to take action against anyone inciting violence or causing public unrest.

The State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Idris Lafene, confirmed that Organized Labour had been invited separately by the DSS and the Police. Despite these meetings, Lafene asserted that the protest would proceed as planned, with assurances from the Police of adequate protection during the demonstration.

Encouraging workers, pro-democracy activists, and members of civil society organizations to participate, Lafene reiterated their commitment to exercising their democratic rights peacefully.

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