Police operatives have started mounting surveillance over the protests of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
Our correspondent noticed a large number of police officers stationed around the Federal secretariat in Abuja.
They were also around the National Assembly and major facilities around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to avoid crisis.
The protest was declared over the high cost of living, inflation, insecurity and hardship in the country.
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) were also seen within the city.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday placed armed officers on red alert to monitor and avoid crisis.
The police affirmed the fundamental right of all citizens to engage in peaceful protest in line with extant laws.
The Inspector–General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has also briefed and instructed all Commissioners of Police and their respective supervising officers to coordinate the officers on ground in ensuring the safety and security of all participants of the protest.
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Egbetokun urged all protesters to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly adhering to the principles of non-violence and respect for the rights of others.
He also called on the organisers to cooperate with the police and other relevant security agencies in ensuring that their protests remain peaceful and orderly.
The NLC and Trade Union Congress(TUC)on February 8, issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government over the failure to implement the agreements reached on October 2, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.
So far, there is no crisis yet while the protesters are at the entrance of the National Assembly.