Police Uses Teargas On Freezakzaky Protesters In Abuja

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Channel: Viable Tv · 2018 · News & Politics

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Police used tear gas to disperse members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, who gathered at  Federal Government Secretariat in Abuja.

Security agents fired tear gas at the protesters and chased fleeing demonstrators into the neighbouring federal secretariat as they struggled for air as people scampered for safety.

The protesters were calling for the release of the leader of the Movement, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and other members of the Shiite sect being held in government custody.

Recall that, Islamic Movement in Nigeria, have been campaigning the release of their leader, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, detained since 2015.

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