Police fire tear gas at protesters demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Gbemiga Olamikan)
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Police were deployed in large numbers in Nigeria’s capital as protesters took to the streets to denounce worsening insecurity and a surge in kidnappings.
Police dispersed protesters in Nigeria's capital demanding action on jihadist violence, banditry, and mass kidnappings affecting rural and urban areas. Ongoing security instability risks business continuity for tech companies operating across West Africa.
Police fire tear gas at protesters demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Gbemiga Olamikan)
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Nigeria

The protests came less than two weeks after teachers demonstrated against a string of kidnappings and attacks targeting schools

The protesters are seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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