Nnamdi Kanu: Amnesty condemns disruption of protests in Abuja

Scene of the protest

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 protesters who were marching toward Aso Rock, where the presidential villa is located.

PUNCH Online had reported earlier that police officers on Monday fired tear gas canisters to disperse protesters around the Maitama area, forcing them to regroup at Utako to continue their demonstration.

But armed operatives again moved in and dispersed them, creating panic, and forcing commuters, traders, and motorists to run for safety. Punch