
The Digest:
A major building materials plaza in Jabi, Abuja, was shuttered on Monday after police firing tear gas at #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters caused chaos, sending traders and customers fleeing for safety. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the security intervention against the pro-Kanu march led to a disorderly scene where business operations were halted to prevent further escalation.
Key Points:
- Police fired tear gas to disperse #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters near Jabi Plaza.
- The Eda Building Materials Plaza was forced to close to protect lives and property.
- Traders and customers fled as chaos spilled from the protest into the market.
- Protesters had marched through Maitama, Berger, and Utako before the clash.
- Witnesses reported minor injuries as people scrambled to escape the smoke.
- Security remained tight across Abuja following earlier protests in Maitama.
- The protest demanded the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu from DSS custody.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
Tags: Nnamdi Kanu,