Chaos In Abuja: Sowore, Others Flee As Police Disperse Protesters With Gunshots, Tear Gas

Tension erupted in Abuja on Monday as security operatives fired gunshots and released tear gas to disperse protesters demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The demonstration, tagged #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, was led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. The protesters had gathered early in the morning with plans to march to Aso Rock Villa to press their demands for Kanu’s release.

However, the situation quickly turned chaotic when police and military personnel stormed the protest ground around 7 a.m., taking over the area.

In a viral video shared on social media, Sowore and several others were seen fleeing as security forces fired shots into the air and used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

The Nigeria Police Force had earlier warned the organizers against staging any protest near the Presidential Villa, citing security concerns.

The incident highlights renewed tensions between civil rights activists and security agencies over the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, despite repeated calls for his release from political leaders and human rights groups.