Breaking: Deji Adeyanju Arrested, Charged To Court For Leading Anti-Police Protest

'Dotun Akintomide
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Deji Adeyanju, Convener of Concerned Nigerians has been arrested by men of Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, The New Diplomat has learned.

He was arrested Wednesday morning, while leading a protest against the alleged use of police to subvert democratic process in the country.

Adeyanju who has been taken to Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 2 for arraignment is being charged for disturbance of public peace.

Details later….

 

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