Police operatives fired tear gas at protesters gathered at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, marking the third day of nationwide demonstrations against economic hardship and hunger.
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The protesters, who had assembled outside the stadium to plan the day’s activities, were disrupted by the tear gas.
Citing a court order, the police have been attempting to confine the protesters to the main bowl of the stadium since the demonstrations began on August 1.
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In Lagos, the police managed to contain the protesters within the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota after intense negotiations.
