A wave of tension swept through Lagos on Thursday as a coalition of civil groups and activists took to the streets to protest alleged plans by the United States military to launch strikes on Nigeria.
The protesters, who gathered at key locations in Ikeja and Victoria Island, carried placards with inscriptions such as “Nigeria is a Sovereign Nation,” “No to Foreign Invasion,” and “Hands Off Our Homeland.”
According to the organizers, the demonstration was aimed at sending a strong message to Washington to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty and refrain from any military interference under the guise of international security operations.
One of the protesters, Comrade Tunde Alade of the Concerned Nigerians for National Unity, said:
“We are here to say no to any form of foreign aggression. The U.S. has no moral or legal right to threaten strikes against a sovereign African state. Whatever our internal issues are, we’ll solve them as Nigerians.”
The protest reportedly remained peaceful and orderly, with security agencies present to maintain calm.
Although the U.S. government has not issued any official statement confirming such plans, the rumors have continued to stir reactions across social media, with many Nigerians calling for diplomatic caution and transparency from both governments.
