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NBF petitions Police Command over planned violent protest by Ladipo led NBBofC

Posted : 24 March 2026

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has submitted a formal petition to the Lagos State Police Command over a planned violent protest by the Rafiu Ladipo and Remi Aboderin led Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC).

The petition, dated Monday, March 23, 2026, and signed by the Secretary General of the NBF, Vivian Azimene, informed the police of the unlawful activities of the NBBofC, including the instigation of members of the general public and the mobilization of suspected thugs posing as boxers with the aim to stage a vicious protest at the boxing headquarters located within the National Stadium in Surulere.

The NBF urged the police to urgently investigate the knavery activities of the NBBofC, prevent any unlawful gathering or protest that may disrupt public order, and ensure the safety of lives and property within and around the National Stadium.

The apex boxing body in the country further asked the police to arrest and take appropriate legal action against Ladipo and Aboderin should the hoodlums they have mobilized unleash mayhem, vandalize, and steal government property within the premises of the National Stadium under the guise of protest.

The leadership of the NBBofC, which was registered as a social club with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has been trying to incite the boxing community against the board of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) since the latter had resolved to reform the sport in line with the vision and objectives of the National Sports Commission led by Shehu Dikko as Chairman and Bukola Olopade as its Director General (DG).

The petition underscores the growing tension between the two bodies as the NBF seeks to implement sweeping reforms within Nigerian boxing. By involving law enforcement, the federation aims to protect national assets and maintain order during this period of administrative transition. The outcome of the police investigation will likely determine the immediate stability of the boxing headquarters in Lagos.

 

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