Video: Tension as Sowore Collapses During Protests; Details Emerge

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore reportedly collapsed during a Democracy Day protest at Unity Fountain in Abuja and was later taken to a hospital.

The incident occurred as police moved to disperse a gathering of protesters who were demonstrating against issues such as insecurity, economic hardship, and perceived poor governance.

The protest attracted numerous activists and civil society groups but was disrupted when security personnel deployed tear gas canisters in an effort to break up the assembly.

Eyewitnesses reported that chaos ensued as protesters fled from the clouds of tear gas.

During this disruption, Sowore was affected by the gas, leading to his loss of consciousness.

Supporters and fellow activists quickly came to his aid and evacuated him from the protest site. Sources close to Sowore indicated that he regained consciousness while being transported away from the scene in a vehicle.

Following the incident, Sowore has now been reportedly taken to an undisclosed hospital for further examination and treatment.

The incident heightened tensions at the Democracy Day protest, where demonstrators had gathered to express concerns over rising insecurity, economic challenges and governance issues in the country.

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