Nationwide Protest Planned for June 12 Over Insecurity

A coalition of civil society organizations in Nigeria, including prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana and musician activist Falz, has declared a nationwide protest scheduled for June 12, coinciding with Nigeria's Democracy Day. The protest aims to address escalating insecurity and deepening economic hardship affecting millions of Nigerians.

The coalition, which includes the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Joint Action Front, and Youth Rights Campaign, criticized the federal government for failing to tackle security and economic challenges. They highlighted the ongoing threats from terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers, which have left many citizens vulnerable.

The coalition also condemned the government's economic policies, including the removal of fuel subsidies and rising fuel prices, which have exacerbated poverty and made basic necessities unaffordable. They plan to mobilize citizens, including workers, students, and market women, to demand urgent government action to improve security and living conditions for ordinary Nigerians.