9 d. ago Sowore was arrested for leading Abuja protest despite court order – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has defended the arrest of Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist, saying he allegedly led protesters into read more Sowore was arrested for leading Abuja protest despite court order – Police

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1 week ago Police Deny Firing Live Amunition At #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters In Abuja

The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin has said police did not use live ammunition on protesters at Monday’s “FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja. The police image-maker stated this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday night. Earlier in the day, videos circulated of protesters, including former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, […] The post Police Deny Firing Live Amunition At #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kanu: Police teargas BusinessDay journalists as protest grounds Abuja businesses

A BusinessDay media crew of Tony Ailemen, Tunde Adeniyi, Ladi Patrick- Okwoli and Michael Godwin narrowly escaped death on Monday read more Kanu: Police teargas BusinessDay journalists as protest grounds Abuja businesses

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1 week ago Amnesty Slams Disruption Of Free Nnamdi Kanu Protests By Police In Abuja

Amnesty International Nigeria has raised alarm over reports of security forces attempting to suppress peaceful demonstrations in Abuja, where protesters are demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. This is as the Nigeria Police Force has defended its use of tear gas, stating security operatives only fired at […] The post Amnesty Slams Disruption Of Free Nnamdi Kanu Protests By Police In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Amnesty International Slams Disruption Of Free Nnamdi Kanu Protests By Police In Abuja

Amnesty International Nigeria has raised alarm over reports of security forces attempting to suppress peaceful demonstrations in Abuja, where protesters are demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. This is as the Nigeria Police Force has defended its use of tear gas, stating security operatives only fired at […] The post Amnesty International Slams Disruption Of Free Nnamdi Kanu Protests By Police In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police refute claims of lockdown, say businesses opened amid #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims that it shut down businesses in Abuja following the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, insisting that read more Police refute claims of lockdown, say businesses opened amid #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest

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1 week ago #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest: Police barricade NUJ secretariat, fire teargas on commuters, traders in Abuja

Security operatives in Abuja launched a heavy crackdown on peaceful protesters on Monday, barricading the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) read more #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest: Police barricade NUJ secretariat, fire teargas on commuters, traders in Abuja

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1 week ago Gridlock In Abuja As Police Forcefully Disperse #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters

There is traffic congestion on major roads in Nigeria’s capital city as a result of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, had led some persons to the streets to protest the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Despite repeated warnings by security agencies, […] The post Gridlock In Abuja As Police Forcefully Disperse #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police disperse #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow protesters with tear gas in Abuja

Security forces in Abuja on Monday dispersed protesters demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed read more Police disperse #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow protesters with tear gas in Abuja

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