Since when has it become a crime to join a protest in Nigeria?

Mr. Lubem Terkula UKmoni, Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor’s Special Assistant, was suspended for participating in the #EndBenueGenocide protest against Fulani attacks. His actions defied official directives, prompting disciplinary measures. The protests faced violent suppression, leading to broader governmental crackdowns, including the suspension of the Chief of Staff.