*Akwa Ibom deploys over 3000 operatives
*Delta police cautions protesters
*Police promise to protect protesters
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has begun its nationwide protest against the current living conditions in the country;
President of the Congress, Mr. Joe Ajaero, on Monday, said the union would embark on a peaceful rally to express their grievances over the deteriorating economic crisis and high cost of living in the country.
Speaking with journalists, Ajaero said it is the responsibility of both parties to ensure the protest is peaceful.
He asked the federal government to provide security to members of the union as part of the fundamental rights of citizens as enshrined in the constitution.
He said members of the union will march to the national and state assemblies across the country to submit the demands to the lawmakers and government officials.
“The rally goes on but it’s part of their (government) constitutional responsibility to make sure that the rally is peaceful while we are going to try on our own side to make sure it is peaceful. That’s all,” Ajaero said.
Akwa Ibom state deploys over 3000 operatives
In Akwa Ibom over 3000 security operatives have deployed to different parts of the state to avoid crisis.
*Delta: The Delta State Police command has cautioned protesters to behave or face their wrath.
*Police promise to protect protesters
Ahead of the proposed nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday, the Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the rights and freedom of protesters are protected.
Below are Photos from Lagos;
