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Breaking: Police disperse #FearlessInOctober protesters in Abuja
Operatives of the Nigerian police have dispersed #FearlessInOctober protesters at the Utako market area of Abuja, using tear gas to break up the procession.
The demonstration, aimed at raising awareness of pressing social issues, faced a heavy police presence that escalated into clashes.
A video posted on X by News Central Television shows demonstrators running away after the tear gas canisters were released into the air by the police operatives.
Recall that the FCT police command had strategically deployed adequate personnel and equipment throughout Abuja in anticipation of the protests.
“This proactive deployments aim to ensure that residents of the FCT enjoy a hitch-free Independence Day celebration.
“The deployment will include Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) personnel, anti-riot equipment, visibility policing, among others,” SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson of the command said in a statement.
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