Mon, 20 Oct 2025

 

BREAKING: Security operatives fire at #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters in Abuja
 
By: Abara Blessing Oluchi
Mon, 20 Oct 2025   ||   Nigeria,
 

Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and organizer of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest has escaped gunshots at the protest grounds, along side with other protesters.

It was reported that security operatives, including police and military officers took over the protest grounds at about 7am, Monday morning.

In a viral video, Sowore and others were seen running for their lives.

The protesters intention was to march to Aso Rock Villa to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.

The protesters, which included Sowore, Barr. Aloy Ejimakor and others had gathered around the Nigeria Communications Commission NCC headquarters in Maitama, chanting “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now”.

 

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