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National Stadium deserted after security agents shot at protesters, journalists

5 months ago1104 min

The Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, has been deserted after security agents deployed to the facility dispersed protesters and journalists with gunfire on Saturday. Masked security operatives, suspected to be personnel of the Department of State Services, had fired shots sporadically at the protesters. Some of the protesters ran into bushes around the stadium, with some security operatives giving chase. The Deserted National Stadium. Photo Credit: Solomon Odeniyi A Premium Times reporter’s vehicle, conveying journalists...

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Police barricade Abuja stadium with vehicles

5 months ago1052 min

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...

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Security operatives disperse protesters with teargas at Abuja stadium

5 months ago991 min

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,...

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#EndBadGovernance Protesters Gather At Abuja Stadium, Kick Off Demonstration Under Heavy Security

5 months ago1142 min

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...