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Tension erupted in Abuja on Monday morning, October 20, 2025, as security operatives reportedly opened fire to disperse protesters demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, ABN TV reports.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qokjb4WTXGk

Eyewitnesses said the protesters, led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother of the IPOB leader, had gathered peacefully in front of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, chanting solidarity songs and carrying placards with the inscription “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now.”

However, the peaceful demonstration quickly turned chaotic when security operatives stormed the area and allegedly began shooting sporadically into the air to disperse the crowd.

According to reports, the situation caused panic among passersby and guests within the vicinity of the hotel, as people scampered for safety amid the gunfire.

As of the time of filing this report, it remains unclear whether anyone sustained injuries or lost their life during the incident.

The protest, tagged #FreeNnamdiKanu, was part of ongoing nationwide demonstrations calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention despite several court rulings ordering his freedom.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/police-open-fire-to-disperse-freennamdikanu-protesters-in-abuja-photos-video/

Has the protest started already?

FG should do the needful and free kanu

Shooting peaceful prostesters and negotiating with terrorists who come for "dialogue" armed with AK47. Nigeria is leaderless.

Goo0dHardDick:
Has the protest started already?

FG should do the needful and free kanu

Don’t be a coward go to protest ground and say it
We need more fols in prison

According to reports, the situation caused panic among passersby and guests within the vicinity of the hotel, as people scampered for safety amid the gunfire.

I hope the real Nigerians are safe from the police gun shots.

Sowore is now a leader of IPOB
what a time to be alive

Its a crazy country... When its time the opposition will follow the same pathway APC followed

1. Campaign
2. Hire foreign militia from another country
3. Threaten the leading government with baboon and dog theory
4. Deploy high level propaganda machinery
5. Meet with foreign politicians (U.S Republicans)
6. Lobby the US government to demonize the leading government.
7. Boom... You win


NB: The steps above are for theoretical conversation only ..

They started by saying don't run. They eventually ended running in different directions.

Codepain:
Don’t be a coward go to protest ground and say it
We need more fols in prison

I'm not the cause of your frustration and stupi.dity this early morning

The police are being too lenient with these people trying to cause chaos in Nigeria. They should thank God that Tinubu is the President and not Wike or Fayose or some of us with anger issues.

Why will the protesters scampered for safety

Eyewitnesses said the protesters, led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother of the IPOB leader, had gathered peacefully in front of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, chanting solidarity songs and carrying placards with the inscription “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now.”

Barr. Aloy Ejimakor🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣........ Failed Lawyer🤣🤣🤣🤣......
Why are they afraid of opening their defense??

saintokwuluora:
Shooting peaceful prostesters and negotiating with terrorists who come for "dialogue" armed with AK47. Nigeria is leaderless.

One of the most sensible posts I have seen on this website in a while, a few sentences that perfectly describes Nigeria in its current state

Nairaland always late . N

Isn't It Too Early To Start Shooting Tear Gas On Peaceful Protesters ?


Why Can We Not Utilize Online Quizzes And Debates As Safer Tools To Deliberate On Societal Public Issues Like This ?


I've Seen People Die On Protest Grounds During My First EndSars Peaceful Protest In Nigeria.

Since Then, I'll Not Even Advise Anyone To Peacefully Protest On Issues That May Never Be Resolved After They Must Have Lost Their Lives During The Protests!







PS:


If You Want Nnamdi Kanu To Be Released, Hit "LIKE",


If You Don't Want Nnamdi Kanu To Be Released, Hit "SHARE".

Ewoooo ,Nigeria police is a terrorist organisation but I kept laughing as I was watching the video...I heard someone said nobody should run ,at a point I saw sowore moving close to Army van but when the teargas was fired o boy every body ran away very quickly...even the man shouting nobody should run..japa at a great speed ...but then protest is free right of citizens in a saner climes but here protest is a criminal offence...some of them has been arrested for protesting

we ⚠️ them enuf Nobody cares woteva dem collect from NIG POLICE FORCE

There is an end game to this protest to destabilise nigeria...Nigerians beware. Some ppl will infiltrate to perpetuate their agenda..

TOPCRUISE:
They started by saying don't run. They eventually ended by running.

Anybody that dies while protesting for the release of a known terrorist dies for fun.

These guys funny, I swear. They started by saying don’t run don’t run, but eventually the person who say don’t run ran faster than the rest.

Lol. While they shoot tear gas at this scanty protesters in a show of force, terrorists are forming new groups in various parts of the north, with intentions of milking the lucrative business of kidnapping, banditry and territorial expansion.
This path of behaving like the ostrich that tries to hide its head, while it's entire body is in the open, would reach an end point, in a matter of time.

dem 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ FI COVER🏃‍♂️ .TINUBU NIR BE JONATHAN

They should have sat on the floor immediately police started shooting. But peaceful protest should be peaceful, the police is expected to ensure it remains peaceful not the other way round. I'm beginning to read another meaning to peaceful protest, abi I no go school again ni?

If Goodluck Jonathan had authorised shooting when Tinubu led a protest against him, I wonder where Tinubu would have been today.

They can't take what they've dished out to others.

Sowore making the conspiracies that he works for APC too damn obvious....How does endsars memorial day corollate with Nnamdi Kanu,this is a script they are acting....

Lawless country, when the police are suppose to protect them, shame.

Nigeria what again? let's do the needful.

saintokwuluora:
Shooting peaceful prostesters and negotiating with terrorists who come for "dialogue" armed with AK47. Nigeria is leaderless.

We warned you and your misguided jobless gang to go and look for work to do than to die for one arrogant irresponsible guy you didn't listen.

Sowore need more blood to appease his cult same he did with #endbadgovernance# he started what lead to over 29 innocent souls died of bullet same he want to do now yet your brain still sleeping.

If you die you die for nothing because we won't release kanu.

madridguy:
I hope the real Nigerians are safe from the police gun shots.

but una agbero union chairman said no protest .why are you against him

Codepain:
Don’t be a coward go to protest ground and say it
We need more fols in prison

You sound like an animal
You must be very stupid for attacking in that way.