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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.
The incident highlights how security responses to civil dissent can disrupt economic activity and impact non-participants, creating broader civic disruption.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria

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