Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, was been taken to the hospital after being shot by the police during a protest calling for an end to the country’s instability.
Gun-wielding police officers deployed to the Unity Fountain shot Sowore in the right side of the stomach, near the hip.
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Before the activist and other protestors arrived, the police who had already been stationed around the fountain opened fire on the unarmed protestors.
During the incident, many persons were injured to varied degrees.
He was whisked away to an unnamed hospital for treatment.
In other news, A man identified as Chima Obineche from Ogbe-Aku who claims to be a member of the Eastern Security Network says he regrets joining the ESN.
According to 38-year-old Chima who hails from Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, he has gained nothing since he joined the ESN.
He dragged Nnamdi Kanu for staying abroad with his wife, children and girlfriend instead of coming to Nigeria to lead the ESN in the fight against the Nigerian Police Force.
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