Protesters in Abuja defy security crackdown, overrun Federal Secretariat Complex

Thousands of demonstrators in Abuja have taken over the Federal Secretariat Complex after security forces prevented them from entering the Eagle Square Complex and used hundreds of tear gas canisters to try to scatter them.

Unfazed by the harsh response, the demonstrators have reassembled at Ahmadu Bello Way’s Finance Junction, where more and more Abuja citizens are joining them.

Even with the heavy security presence, the throng is gathering strength and poses a threat to the ground soldiers.

While no gunshots have been fired yet, the protesters remain defiant and determined to make their voices heard.

The protest, sparked by widespread anger over hunger and economic hardship, shows no signs of abating.

The security agencies’ decision to deploy teargas canisters in an attempt to disperse the protesters has only seemed to galvanize the crowd, with more and more people joining the demonstration by the hour.

As the situation continues to unfold, concerns are growing about the potential for further escalation.