Nationwide Protests Set for June 12 Over Insecurity

A coalition of civil society organizations, trade unions, and youth groups has announced a nationwide protest scheduled for June 12, aimed at addressing escalating insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. The coalition, which includes notable figures such as Femi Falana, Yinka Folarin, and Hassan Soweto, issued a statement highlighting the dire living conditions faced by millions of Nigerians due to increased terrorist attacks, banditry, and kidnappings.

The protests will demand the immediate release of Nigerians held captive in various states, including Oyo, Borno, Ekiti, and Kwara. The coalition criticized the government's inadequate response to security threats and the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration, which they claim have exacerbated poverty through fuel subsidy removals and rising costs of living.

They urged citizens to join the protests to compel the government to take meaningful steps to address these issues and reverse policies detrimental to the populace.