There is reported tension in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as security agents are seeking to stop the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest organised by the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC).
According to updates provided on a WhatsApp platform by Journalist Ugo Okoro, the men of the Nigerian Police are throwing teargas at protesters in Maitama.
“Maitama to Transcorp is under police teargas as we speak. Be cautious. The riot is out. Abuja stand still for Kanu release by Sowore gallantry. He’s a man of valor. A resilient soldier of freedoms not a mouthy coward.”
“So police are everywhere shooting teargas.
“Stay out of the streets of Abuja.”
“Federal Secretariat is totally blocked
“Heavy security as they are sending people back
“With heavy tear gas
“No access to Three Arms Zone bcoz of the protest.”
“There is strong military and police check point on Kubwa express, this should be as a result of the planned protest. Traffic tie wrapper.
“I don’t know of other places so seek information before you go out o.
“This is for your safety”.
Remember that Sowore had been mobilising Nigerians to protest in Abuja for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is in the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS).
However, the Nigeria Police Force has warned intending protesters agitating for the release of Kanu against any form of protest around the Aso Rock Villa and its environs.
