Freedom of expression and the right to life are undoubtedly fundamental rights, and upholding these tenets is a constitutional responsibility of law enforcement agents. The establishment of various law enforcement agencies is provided for in the Constitution. However, despite constitutional provisions for the right to freedom of expression and life, journalists and outspoken citizens who criticise the government do not find it easy in Nigeria, thereby affecting the media profession and, most importantly, national growth. Freedom of expression has been significantly curtailed through diverse mechanisms, most notably via the actions of law enforcement agencies and state security apparatuses. For example, it was recorded in 2022 that at least 64 incidents of attacks on journalists and the media were committed with impunity without anybody being arrested. In a country where democracy is practised, the rule of law is expected to prevail, where no one should be above the law. However, the suppression of the fundamental principles of expression and free press by law enforcement agents in Nigeria. At various times, journalists were assaulted, arrested, and detained while media premises were shut down and equipment destroyed by law enforcement agents. Recognising these circumstances, this study was established to analyse the concepts of freedom of expression and the right to life by evaluating the political relationship between the government and law enforcement agencies, and the resulting impact on the protection of these rights within Nigerian society. The study recommended that governments must demonstrate a determination to protect fundamental human rights in all spheres, as this will enable law enforcement agencies to perform their duties without political interference.