Eniola Akinkuotu, AbujaSeveral #RevolutionNow protesters were arrested by the police and the Nigerian Army in the Abuja metropolis on Wednesday. The protesters carrying placards and banners had set out as early as 8 am to demand good governance. Soldiers and other security operatives also cordoned off adjoining streets including Aguiyi Ironsi Street to prevent the protesters from marching. Human rights lawyer, Tope Akinyode, said he witnessed security agents beating protesters for no just cause. Several protesters who were arraigned in court won their cases.

Source: Punch August 05, 2020 09:45 UTC