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