Abuja protests: Senate condemns Police brutality on protesters

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The Senate on Wednesday condemned the use of force by the Police in dispersing protesters campaigning against the medical vacation of President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday.

In a statement by the Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, the Senate stated that though it did not support the protest, it would not support violation of fundamental rights of Nigerians.

A group, “OurMuMuDonDo’’, led by Mr Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, on Monday began an indefinite sit-out at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, demanding Buhari’s resumption of work or resignation.

But, on Tuesday, the police forcefully dispersed them after using water and teargas on them, which led to a “fainting feat’’ on Oputa.

“While we are opposed to the subject of the protest, the Senate acknowledges that the protesters have the…

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