Police to arraign eight arrested ‘Free Kanu’ protesters

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Eight people, including a lawyer Aloy Ejimakor and a relative to Nnamdi Kanu, Fineboy Kanu were arrested during yesterday’s #FreeNnamadiKanuNow protest in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest of protesters, said they would be arraigned in court.

Hundeyin also dispelled speculations that live bullets were fired at protesters.

According to him, the police, in line with Standard Operating Practice (SOP) fired teargas to disperse protesters who attempted to cross into the areas from where they were restricted by a court order.

“I can state categorically, authoritatively, that no live ammunition was fired. It’s very easy for people unfamiliar with the sounds to mistake the firing of tear gas for live ammunition.”

According to him, the police, in line with Standard Operating Practice (SOP) fired teargas to disperse protesters who attempted to cross into the areas from where they were restricted by a court order.

“I can state categorically, authoritatively, that no live ammunition was fired. It’s very easy for people unfamiliar with the sounds to mistake the firing of tear gas for live ammunition.” “They (those arrested) are currently at the state CID. Once we conclude investigations, they will be prosecuted,” he added. Nation