Mr Egbetokun's claim of not breaching the fundamental rights of Abuja protesters contradicts the findings of journalists and witnesses who were present during the protest.
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PREMIUM TIMES reported how police fired tear gas repeatedly on peaceful protesters who were marching from the MKO Abiola Stadium to the Eagle Square in Abuja. The police action is believed to have been done to prevent the protesters from reaching the Eagle Square. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.
4. Despite our suspicions, we showed good faith through professional conduct by providing security at strategic locations all aimed at ensuring peaceful conduct during the protest as the promoters pledged. Our men deployed nationwide went out with a clear brief to ensure that no one is unnecessarily harassed or intimidated. In places where there were court orders, we gave instructions for observance of same.
8. We alerted earlier on that terror elements may take advantage of the protests to infiltrate the crowd of protesters with suicide bombers. Yesterday in Lagos, our EOD team was informed of a suspected IED on Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja. The team responded swiftly and rendered safe what turned out to be an improvised explosive device .
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