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We did not ban Abuja Protests'- Nigeria Police say

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The Nigerian Police Headquarters has issued a statement saying they didn't ban any protests in Abuja. According to a statement signed by CSP Frank Mba, what was issued yesterday by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mbu was only an advisory notice and not a ban. Find the statement below.   The Police High Command wishes to inform the general public that the Force has not issued any order banning peaceful assemblies/protests anywhere in Nigeria. It notes however that against the backdrop of current security challenges in the country, coupled with a recent intelligence report of a likely infiltration and hijack of otherwise innocuous and peaceful protests by some criminal elements having links with insurgents, the Police only issued advisory notice, enjoining citizens to apply caution in the said rallies, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory and its environs.  Reminding citizens of the earlier position of the Force on peaceful rallies, wh...