The protesters, identified to be members of the ‘Take It Back Movement,’ were greeted by a heavy police presence when they gathered at the protest venue as early as 9 am.
The demonstrators listed some of their grievances, including the repeal of the Cybercrime Act and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The protesters began singing solidarity songs and started marching inside the park and proceeded outside towards the popular Aba Express Road.
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When the protesters reached the CFC junction, the armed anti-riot policemen intercepted them again and ordered them to vacate the street, an order which they defied again.
Immediately, the policemen fired tear gas canisters, which sent the various groups protesting scattering for safety.
Policemen gave the protesters a hot chase and beat up some of them including journalists reporting the event.