JUST-IN: Protest Erupts in Abuja as Armed Soldiers Deploy to Quell Unrest

Tensions escalated in Abuja on Friday afternoon as a large-scale protest broke out along Aminu Kano Crescent in the Wuse 2 district.

Social media videos showed large crowds chanting and waving banners in solidarity with Palestinians, while heavily armed military personnel patrolled the streets in an effort to restore order.

Eyewitnesses reported that the demonstration began peacefully, with protesters calling for justice for Palestinians in the Middle East. However, clashes were later reported in some areas as tensions mounted.

Armoured vehicles have been seen patrolling the streets, and security checkpoints have been established to control movement around the protest zones.

Details to follow…