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Lone Lagos Protester Joined by Others, Arrested During “Free Nnamdi Kanu” Demonstration

A lone protester in Lagos calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu was eventually joined by other sympathizers before being arrested on Monday, October 20, 2025. The incident unfolded on the same day as a larger, coordinated “Free Nnamdi Kanu” rally in Abuja, which ended in a violent clash between security forces and demonstrators.

The protest began with one man, identified as Declan Ihekaire, marching through the streets of Lagos while holding a placard that read, “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now! He’s Just a Freedom Fighter.” In videos circulating on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), Ihekaire could be seen chanting “Free Nnamdi Now!” as he walked alone before passersby began to join his march in solidarity.

Moments later, footage emerged showing police officers arresting Ihekaire, sparking outrage online. Many Nigerians criticized the arrest, arguing that he was peacefully exercising his right to protest without harming anyone.

Meanwhile, in Abuja, a separate and more organized protest led by activist Omoyele Sowore also took place. Security operatives reportedly fired tear gas and barricaded major roads to disperse the demonstrators, leading to several arrests.

Reacting to the incidents, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) condemned the protests, labeling them as politically motivated and orchestrated by opposition elements.

In response to growing tensions, the Nigerian Correctional Service declared all correctional facilities across the country as “Red Zones,” warning protesters to stay away from prison areas.

The demonstrations are part of a wider campaign demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who remains in detention facing terrorism-related charges.

Many Nigerians have continued to express their displeasure over the handling of the protests, calling for calm and the respect of citizens’ constitutional right to peaceful demonstration.

Watch the video and share your thoughts in the comments.

Glimpsetv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyMNsbG4f-s?si=pWLT984sIsip0Zn7

KingOfAmebo:
What manner of nonsense is this? You guys are not protesting the alliviation of poverty but protesting for the release of a terrorist who have killed Igbo women and children with his unguarded mouth. The mumuman called Sowore has cases in court that he should focus his attention on instead of distracting his equally mumufied zombies.

It's like there is no more hunger in the land, na person wey don chop bellefull dey protest to release terrorist. Some of them don't even know who dey are protesting for, when dey see people gathering for protest dey think it is time to pure out there frustration of hardship on the government.

Glimpsetv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyMNsbG4f-s?si=pWLT984sIsip0Zn7

chiagozien:
God bless Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

omoredia:
Hehe the govt fears this one man so much oo. Shame on the FG

Juoflife1:
Having meetings with armed terrorists and detaining a freedom fighter for years is diabolical.
Free MNK

YellowbaMoslem:
They should free him.

He has the right to protest freely and peacefully, what is wrong with Tinibu led government?

If army wan do am coup now e go be like say na bad thing

chiagozien:
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not a Muslim.




All terrorist are Muslims but not all Muslims are terrorists

Apologize:
If the Government say no do and you do then loose your life in the process. Who will you blame?

Alliswell248:
Very good.
They should all be charged to court for terrorism.