Security operatives have dispersed #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters, who were agitating for the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

The protesters, led by the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement and former presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, gathered as early as 6:50am on Monday,October 20,2025,around the headquarters of the Women Affairs ministry in the Central Area district.

A large contingent of police and military personnel had earlier surrounded the the area, blocking access to nearby streets. The protesters fled their gathering after combined security forces fired teargas.

Video Credit: Omoyele Sowore (YouTube)

Security forces drawn from the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Guards Brigade, Department of State Services (DSS) and NSCDC, had beefed up security around Presidential Villa, since Sunday, October 19,2025.

They mounted road blocks at strategic places leading to the Presidential Villa, National Assembly, Court of Appeal Headquarters, Force Headquarters and the popular Eagle Square.

Meanwhile, all roads leading to the Abuja city were under serious ‘stop and search’ operations by security operatives.