FCT Police Command Bans Protest In Unity Fountain

Date of Occurrence

April 13, 2018
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Description

The FCT Police Command bans protest and rallies in Unity Fountain, Abuja, where activist groups such as BringBackOurGirls, OurMumuDonDo etc, regularly stage their peaceful protests.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2018-04-13
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Perpetrator

FCT Police Command
Legal Foundation

Section 40 of the 1999 constitution
Source

http://thenigerian.news/fct-police-bans-protest-rallies-at-unity-fountain/

Location

Region

North Central

Rights & Freedom Violated

Right to Freedom of Association

Mode of Attacks

Criminalisation of Protests

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