Nigerian Police Place Commands on High Alert Ahead of NLC Nationwide Protest

The Nigeria Police Force has put all state commands and tactical units on high alert ahead of a nationwide protest by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) scheduled to begin Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Key locations for the demonstrations include Lagos and Abuja. The police have directed commanders to deploy sufficient personnel to strategic locations, maintain a visible presence to deter criminal elements, and engage labour leaders to ensure peaceful conduct. Officers are instructed to follow professional standards, rules of engagement, and respect human rights, with camouflage dress code until further notice.