Security Clampdown Begins as Rain of Teargas, Gunfire Persist in Abuja
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, security personnel have seized control of the business district area in Abuja following a series of forceful Hunger protests by residents on Thursday.
The area, known for its bustling economic activity, was engulfed in chaos as officers deployed tear gas and live ammunition to disperse #ENDHUNGER Revolution demonstrators.
Our correspondent reports that protesters who had gathered to voice their grievances, were met with a heavy-handed response from the law enforcement personnel. The situation quickly deteriorated, with tear gas canisters creating a thick haze over the streets and sporadic gunfire punctuating the air.
Authorities have not yet released official figures on casualties, but our correspondent who was at the scene reported that scores of people have been injured as they ran for safety.
The business district, typically a hive of activity, remains eerily quiet as shops and offices shut their doors in response to the unrest.
Meanwhile, the city’s residents and business owners are left grappling with the fallout of the violent crackdown.
