Tear Gas Fired at Abuja Protesters Demanding Security Action

On Friday, armed policemen in Abuja fired tear gas at protesters marching towards Eagle Square, resulting in chaos as many individuals struggled to breathe. The demonstration, organized by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, was aimed at demanding urgent government action regarding the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria and the release of abducted schoolchildren.

Tensions escalated as the heavily armed security operatives deployed tear gas canisters when the crowd approached Eagle Square. Protesters, journalists, and passersby were forced to flee for safety as the gas spread across nearby roads.

Despite the disruption, the protesters regrouped and continued their march, insisting on maintaining a peaceful demonstration and not being intimidated by security agencies. Sowore called for the government to address the hardships faced by citizens and uphold their constitutional right to peaceful assembly.

The protest was set against a backdrop of growing public concern over increasing kidnapping cases across the country.