BREAKING: Police arrest protesters in Abuja on day 3 of demonstrations, details emerge

• Nigerian police arrested protesters outside the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Saturday, August 3, during the third day of the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations
• The protesters had initially sought to gather at Eagle Square, but were restricted to the stadium by a court order obtained by FCT authorities
• Police dispersed the regrouping protesters with gunshots and teargas, arresting everyone present, including journalists, who were later released and told to leave

Abuja, FCT - Nigerian police reportedly arrested protesters outside the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Saturday, August 3, the third day of the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations in the capital city.

The protesters initially sought to congregate at Eagle Square, but this was denied. The FCT authorities obtained a court order restricting the protest to the stadium.

Despite a slow start, protesters began regrouping around 11am, but were dispersed by police who fired gunshots and teargas, according to Daily Trust.

Some of the protesters reportedly ran into their vehicles and fled.

The newspaper added that the police also arrested all those on the ground, including journalists, who identified themselves before they were released and ordered to leave immediately.

Source: Legit.ng