Armed policemen in Abuja have reportedly opened fire on human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore during a protest to demand an end to insecurity in the country.
Sowore was shot in the right side of the stomach towards the hip by gun-wielding policemen drafted to the Unity Fountain.
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The police who had already been stationed at the fountain before the arrival of the activist and other protesters opened fire on the unarmed protesters.
Just been shit by a police officer, ACP Atine at the Unity Fountain in Abuja. #RevolutionNow Let the struggle continue even if they take my life! #BuhariMustGo pic.twitter.com/c9ui2UutXO
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) May 31, 2021
Many people also sustained varying degrees of injury during the incident.
He has been rushed to an undisclosed hospital.