In a development during the ongoing protests in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended a protester carrying a knife. The arrest occurred at the National Stadium, where the protester was found with the weapon.
A photo shared by Cable News shows the arrested individual inside a police vehicle. The protests, driven by widespread discontent over economic hardships, have seen numerous Nigerians taking to the streets.
In related news, the nationwide protests took a dramatic turn in Kano, where demonstrators set up a bonfire in front of the Government House. The protesters, who had gathered in anticipation of a speech from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, created a tense situation by igniting tyres.
In response to the escalating tension, security forces deployed gunshots and tear gas to disperse the crowd, leading to chaos and confusion in the area. Eyewitnesses reported that the atmosphere was relatively calm until the bonfire incident intensified the situation.
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