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.
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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.
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