The Digest:
Nigerian police have arrested Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimako,r during Monday's protest in Abuja. Activist Omoyele Sowore, who convened the demonstration, alleged the police used live ammunition and brutal force against protesters before making the arrests at the Federal Capital Territory Command.
Key Points:
- Police arrested Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother of Nnamdi Kanu, during Abuja protests.
- Lawyer Aloy Ejimakor was also detained while representing his client's interests.
- Protest convener Omoyele Sowore alleged that police used live ammunition and force.
- Security operatives fired tear gas to disperse crowds in the Central Business District.
- Major road blockades caused severe gridlock across Nigeria's capital.
- Police cited a Federal High Court order restricting protests near government buildings.
- The arrests occurred despite the court order permitting peaceful assembly elsewhere.
Sources: Leadership News
Tags: Nnamdi Kanu,
