BREAKING: Police Tear-gas, Arrest Two AFP Journalists Protecting #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest In Abuja, Seize Devices

The Nigeria Police have arrested two AFP journalists, an American Nicholas Roll and a Nigerian recognized as John, whereas they have been overlaying the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja.

SaharaReporters learnt that police authorities within the Federal Capital Territory fired tear fuel on the journalists earlier than arresting them.

Witnesses instructed SaharaReporters that the police confiscated the journalists’ telephones, digicam, and safety gear.

As of the time of submitting this report, the police had returned solely the seized telephones however refused to launch “the camera and security gear.”

“Their argument is that John should have informed the police that he was going to be there,” a supply instructed SaharaReporters.

Also, solely Nick has been launched, whereas the John stays in custody.

Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that the police had arrested Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and his brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, over the continuing #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja.

Confirming the event, human rights activist and convener of the Take It Back motion, Omoyele Sowore, demanded their rapid launch by the Nigerian police authorities.

“The PoliceNG team deployed to brutalize #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters arrested Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, as well as innocent bystanders,” he posted on his social media handles Monday.

“They were beaten and taken to the FCT command. The police must release them immediately.”

“We’ve just been arrested. Myself, Prince Emanuel and others. We are at FCT COMMAND CID. Myself, Fine Boy and others. No 1 Zaria Steeet, Gariki 2, Abuja,” Ejimakor additionally posted on Monday morning.