The Nigeria Police Force announced that it secured a court order to restrict a protest for the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
According to Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin, who spoke on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” the order specifically bans demonstrations near areas like the Aso Villa, Supreme Court, National Assembly, Eagle Square, and Force Headquarters.
Hundeyin was speaking about the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, which took place in the nation’s capital on Monday.
“We got a court order specifically about this protest, restricting protest from certain areas like the Aso Villa, the Supreme Court, the National Assembly, Eagle Square and Force Headquarters on the Shehu Shagari Way.
“The court order said the protesters are restricted from those areas mentioned,” he said.
JomogNews reports that the protests began in the morning, with human rights activist Omoyele Sowore at the forefront.
During the protest, police dispersed demonstrators who attempted to enter restricted zones, resulting in several arrests, including that of Nnamdi Kanu’s brother and lawyer.
