Police disperse #EndSARS protesters with tear gas, horsewhips in Abuja

Policemen in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday fired tear gas at #EndSARS campaigners in Abuja.

The protesters who gathered around the busy Keffi-Abuja Expressway were violently dispersed by the armed policemen.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had earlier warned the policemen against the use of force against the protesters.

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The police officers chased the protesters away with horsewhips as they ran for cover in different directions.

A journalist was also reportedly assaulted by the policemen.

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