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Police Shoot Live Rounds at #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters in Abuja, Activist Accuses Excessive Force

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Police Shoot Live Rounds at #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters in Abuja, Activist Accuses Excessive Force

Nigerian police reportedly shot live rounds at #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters in Abuja, as human rights activist Omoyele Sowore accused security forces of excessive force. The peaceful demonstration demanding the release of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu turned violent when security operatives arrived and began shooting.

Several protesters, including Kanu's younger brother and a lawyer, were arrested and allegedly assaulted. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from rights groups and pro-democracy activists.

The police and DSS have not issued an official statement regarding the attack and arrests.

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