Nigeria Still Under Impunity!” – Atiku’s Aide Slams Police Over Brutal Attack On #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters

The media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has strongly condemned the violent crackdown on Nigerians participating in the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja.

This comes after a viral video showed activist Omoyele Sowore and other demonstrators fleeing as police fired gunshots to disperse the crowd.

Sowore, speaking to journalists after the incident, maintained that the protesters had gathered peacefully and posed no threat before security agents opened fire.

“There was no provocation on our part. It was a peaceful and orderly protest. Suddenly, about ten police trucks arrived, and officers began shooting. It was an unprovoked attack,” he said.

Reacting via his official handle, Ibe criticised the police action, describing it as proof that the government has failed to learn from the #EndSARS tragedy.

“Dissent and protest are core pillars of democracy. While Americans are holding the #NoKingsDayOct18th protest, Nigerians are being shot and tear-gassed at the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow rally in Abuja,” Ibe wrote.

He added: “Ironically, this happened on the fifth anniversary of the #EndSARS #LekkiMassacre. No lessons have been learnt. We are still travelling the same road of impunity, high-handedness, and intolerance for dissent.”