At least 13 peaceful protesters participating in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration in Abuja were arrested and taken to the notorious SARS Abattoir detention facility, known for human rights abuses. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore condemned the arrests, attributing them to an order by Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. Among those detained are Nnamdi Kanu’s lead counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s brother Fineboy Kanu, Barrister Okere, and ten others.
Sowore stated their only offense was exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest. The demonstration aimed to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who remains in detention despite court rulings ordering his release.
