Journalists, Protesters Flee as Police Open Fire

*Incident at MKO Abiola Stadium*: On Saturday, August 3, 2024, police opened fire on protesters and journalists at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, causing them to flee.
*End Hunger Protest*: The protesters, mostly youths, had gathered in front of the stadium for the third day of a 10-day protest against bad governance in Nigeria.
*Police Action*: The heavily armed police officers arrived at the venue around 11:45 a.m. and ordered the protesters to leave. When they refused, the police opened fire.
- *Injuries and Arrests*: Some protesters and journalists were injured, and others were arrested. A female protester collapsed after police fired tear gas at the protesters on Friday.
- Security Forces: The State Security Services (SSS) and police shot live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protesters and journalists.

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