BREAKING: Sowore Slams Police Over Tear Gas Attack on Peaceful Protesters #FreeNnamdiKanuNow

Omoyele Sowore condemned police aggression during the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, stating that peaceful protesters were tear-gassed while bandits are often left untouched.

🗣️ Sowore’s Statement: A Sharp Critique of Selective Policing
During a televised interview following the October 21 protest in Abuja, Omoyele Sowore criticized the Nigerian Police Force for attacking peaceful demonstrators demanding the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He remarked:

“Police attacked us because we were peaceful protesters. If we were bandits, they would not come near us.”

This statement underscores a growing frustration with selective justice and unequal treatment by security forces, especially in cases involving civil rights and political dissent.

🚨 What Happened During the Protest
- The protest took place across six major locations in Abuja, including Utako, Gudu, and Apo, where thousands gathered peacefully.
- Protesters were reportedly tear-gassed at the FCT Police Command, despite maintaining nonviolent conduct.
- Sowore emphasized that the movement is committed to peaceful resistance but warned that future generations may not tolerate such repression.

⚖️ Broader Implications
Sowore’s remarks reflect a deepening concern over the Nigerian government’s handling of dissent:
- Known bandits and insurgents have received amnesty or negotiation, while peaceful activists face intimidation.
- The continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, despite multiple court orders for his release, has become a symbol of ethnic and political discrimination.
- Legal experts and civil society leaders argue that this undermines constitutional rights and democratic accountability.

📢 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Movement
The protest is part of a nationwide campaign demanding:
- Immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
- Respect for court rulings and human rights
- An end to selective justice and ethnic bias in law enforcement

Sowore’s leadership has galvanized support from Igbo leaders, youth organizations, and civil rights advocates, turning the protest into a national call for justice.