- Police allegedly fired teargas at protesters in Abuja calling for Nnamdi Kanu’s release during a peaceful rally led by Omoyele Sowore, sparking online outrage and renewed calls for justice.
A viral video has sparked outrage after police officers reportedly fired teargas at protesters demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja.
The peaceful #FreeNnamdiKanuNow rally, led by activist Omoyele Sowore, took place on Monday in the Federal Capital Territory. Sowore, Kanu’s lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, and other supporters were seen chanting for Kanu’s freedom before police allegedly used teargas to disperse the crowd.
Kanu has been in DSS custody since his 2021 arrest in Kenya despite a court order granting him bail. Rights groups and activists have continued to describe his detention as unlawful and politically motivated.
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The incident has drawn widespread condemnation on social media, with many accusing authorities of using excessive force against peaceful protesters.
