Nigeria: Police disperse a political rally in Abakaliki, Sept. 17

Event

Police fired tear gas to disperse a political rally in support of 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Sept. 17. The incident occurred near the Pastoral Center. There have been no immediate reports of injuries.

Heightened security measures are likely in the city in the coming hours. Further confrontations may occur. Police operations could result in localized ground travel disruptions.

Advice

Avoid all gatherings as a standard precaution and to mitigate likely ground travel delays. Plan for road travel delays. Heed instructions from the security forces. If any violence erupts nearby, immediately depart the area and seek shelter at a non-government building.