Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, reportedly faint for Abuja protest after security operatives fire tear gas for demonstrators.
According to reports from the scene, protesters gather to express dia grievances when security personnel move to disperse the crowd using tear gas.
Witnesses say the resulting chaos force many protesters to flee, while several others reportedly suffer breathing difficulties and other effects wey be say na from the gas.
Sowore, who be among those leading the demonstration, was affected by the tear gas before collapsing.
The exact condition of the activist remain unclear as of the time wey we file this report, and no official statement from security authorities about the incident.
Reports from previous protests wey involve Sowore also highlight concerns over the use of tear gas by security agencies to disperse demonstrators.
The development spark renewed concerns among civil society groups and rights advocates over crowd-control tactics wey dem dey use during public protests, especially for Federal Capital Territory.
