Aisha Yesufu Calls Nigeria Police "Number One Enemy"
Aisha Yesufu, a prominent rights activist, labeled the Nigeria Police Force as the "number one enemy" of the Nigerian people after an incident on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, where protesters were tear-gassed at the National Assembly. The incident occurred at the main entrance of the National Assembly complex, where hundreds of demonstrators, including women, were present.
The protesters were attempting to voice their demands for mandatory electronic transmission of election results. In her reaction, Yesufu highlighted the police's role in oppressing and suppressing the Nigerian populace, stating that the police have become a tool for oppression.
This incident took place during the campaign trail for the area council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 19, 2026, where the police's actions against unarmed protesters were condemned.
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