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Lenin was reportedly arrested by the DSS at around 2 a.m. on Monday in his home in the Apo area of the FCT. The operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Michael Lenin, one of the key leaders of #EndBadGovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory.   Lenin was reportedly arrested by the DSS at around 2 a.m. on Monday in his home in the Apo area of the FCT.   Damilare...

Police deny killing teenager while dispersing protesters in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh has said his men were not responsible for the death of a teenager in the Kubwa area of the FCT. In a viral video, a man claimed that police, while dispersing protesters, shot dead a teenager in the Kubwa area. However, the FCT command spokesperson , Josephine Adeh, in a statement on Saturday said police officers deployed to the area were not given lethal arms that...

Police barricade Abuja stadium with vehicles

After dispersing protesters, security operatives have blocked the entrance of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.   PUNCH Online earlier reported that security operatives dispersed protesters demonstrating in front of the national stadium.   Shortly afterwards, while the protesters and journalists were trying to reconvene, security operatives dispersed them from the facility with gunshots.   Our correspondent, who is currently at the venue, reported that the security operatives aimed at protesters and journalists who ran...

Security operatives shoot at protesters, journalists in Abuja

3rd August 2024 Premium Times reporter’s car riddled with bullets. Photo Credit: Solomon Odeniyi Security operatives at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja have dispersed protesters and journalists from the facility with gunshots.   The security operatives aimed at protesters and journalists who ran for cover.   A car belonging to a Premium Times reporter was shot at while in motion.   Details later… Solomon Odeniyi The PUNCH journalist, Solomon, has five years experience covering...

SaharaReporters earlier reported that hundreds of civilian protesters were attacked and raided from the venue by lawless operatives of the Nigerian police.    At least six vehicles loaded with masked operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken over the Moshood Abiola stadium in Abuja where the #Endbadgovernance protest started on Saturday.      SaharaReporters earlier reported that hundreds of civilian protesters were attacked and raided from the venue by lawless operatives of...

Security operatives disperse protesters with teargas at Abuja stadium

Security operatives on Saturday dispersed protesters demonstrating in front of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike had on Wednesday secured a court order restricting the protesters to the stadium. However, the security operatives irked by the disobedience of the protesters to enter the stadium fired teargas at them.   Details later… All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast,...

The protesters and journalists had assembled calmly before the police violently disrupted them with teargas canisters on Saturday morning.    Hundreds of protesters who gathered at the Moshood Abiola stadium in Abuja in continuation of the #Endbadgovernance protest are currently being arrested by the Nigerian police.      The protesters and journalists had assembled calmly before the police violently disrupted them with teargas canisters on Saturday morning.      Human rights activist and convener of...

Four nabbed as hoodlums torch police container at Abuja checkpoint

Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Thursday said hoodlums burnt a police container compartment at the Nyanya checkpoint. The command also said there was an attempt to vandalise the Tipper garage Police post at the Nyanya area of FCT. This was contrary to viral reports claiming that the Nyanya Divisional Police Headquarters had been razed by hoodlums. The command in a statement by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh said four suspects who attempted to vandalise the...

Speaking to SaharaReporters, Mohammed said, he was filming the chaotic scene when the police began tear-gassing protesters, who responded by hurling back the canisters.  Some police officers have attacked and injured Yakubu Mohammed, a PREMIUM TIMES reporter, during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Abuja on Thursday.  The officers struck Mohammed with the butts of their guns and batons, causing him a head injury.  Speaking to SaharaReporters, Mohammed said, he was filming the chaotic scene when the...

The stadium is heavily guarded by armed security personnel, who are present to maintain order and enforce the court’s restrictions.   #EndBadGovernance protesters on Thursday converged on the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja to kick off the 10-day demonstration against hardship, poor governance among others. In accordance with a court order limiting their activities to the designated venue, protesters assembled at the facility as early as 6 am, singing solidarity songs. The stadium is heavily...