Men of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, on Friday teargassed peaceful protesters against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in Abuja.
The police teargassed the protesters in a bid to disperse them.
Some of the protesters alleged that the police officers dispersed them while fully armed.
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Videos showed the police officers were armed with guns and teargas canisters, pursuing the protesters while shooting teargas at them.
In the past few days, Nigerians across the country have been protesting against the illegality and unconstitutional activities of SARS operatives.
Watch the video below:
Police disrupting #EndSARS protests in Abuja pic.twitter.com/f8FeniGteH
— Mara Fuska (@lordruq) October 9, 2020
The use of lethal force & tear gas on peaceful protesters in #Abuja is an abuse of the people's rights.
A pro-people government would focus on engaging its citizens, rather than abusing a golden opportunity to listen, learn & engage with the issues raised. #EndSarsProtests pic.twitter.com/pnC2HSdKyT— EiE Nigeria (@EiENigeria) October 9, 2020
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