The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that it has arrested 681 individuals who allegedly participated in the ongoing protests across the
The police have arrested no fewer than 681 persons across the country for various offences during the ongoing protest against hunger and the government's anti-people policies.
The force noted that the arrest was in an effort to combat the trend of crimes and criminality during the ongoing protest. The police also disputed a report by Amnesty International that claims that 13 people died during the ongoing nationwide protests in the country that began on Thursday, August 1. The police have arrested some protesters and journalists in Abuja after firing tear gas to dislodge protesters at the Moshood Abiola Stadium. Although the location was designated for the protest, the police stormed the area, firing tear gas and shooting as the protesters and journalists at the stadium scrambled for safety. The yet-to-be-confirmed number of…
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