Abuja has been heavily militarised following fears of a planned protest reportedly called by the Take It Back Movement and activist journalist Omoyele Sowore, with major roads in the Central Business District placed under tight security surveillance.

Key locations including Eagle Square, the Federal Secretariat, and the Ministry of Finance are currently under heavy deployment of security operatives, including personnel from the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Eyewitnesses report that vehicular movement has been significantly restricted, with commuters and workers stopped at various checkpoints where identification cards are being demanded before access is granted to government buildings and offices.

Pedestrians are also being subjected to searches, with security operatives reportedly checking bags and questioning passers-by as part of heightened security measures across the city centre.

According to residents and eyewitness accounts, the presence of armoured vehicles, armed personnel, and military hardware has created tension and anxiety among workers and commuters in the area.

Some residents expressed concern over the heavy security deployment, questioning why similar levels of force are not consistently deployed in communities affected by kidnappings and other violent crimes, where many Nigerians continue to demand stronger protection.

As of the time of filing this report, authorities have not issued an official statement on the security build-up in the Federal Capital Territory.