Police Shoot Tear Gas To Disperse Abuja Hunger Protesters

Security operatives in Abuja on Monday dispersed protesters who were congregating in the Karu area of the Federal Capital in a bold move to stop the nationwide protest against hunger from gaining foot in the territory for a fifth day.

It was learned that the protesters were assembling when security agents went after them and arrested three.

An eyewitness, Ibrahim Sani, said the police had to fire teargas to calm the situation before arrests were made.

“I was shocked when I saw some people gathering at Karu. I thought the gathering was supposed to be in town. The police came and dispersed the protesters with teargas. They arrested about three people that I saw,” he said

Besides the hunger protesters in Karu, Abuja it was learnt that the security operatives are now everywhere around Abuja combing the nook and cranny of the federal capital to prevent the crisis from escalating.

There had been an increased vehicular movement on day five of the nationwide protests in FCT. However, government offices are still deserted.

It was also observed that the Federal secretariat in Abuja is open, but most officials of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, are few in the offices.

This may not be unconnected with the fear that protesters may return and clash with security operatives.

Similarly, security personnel were said to have also fired teargas at protesters at the Moshood Abiola Stadium over agitation to move to town.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG