Supporters of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai were reportedly detained during a solidarity protest in Kaduna on Tuesday.
The demonstrators, comprising local residents, gathered to show their backing for El-Rufai amid his ongoing political and legal issues.
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A supporter who spoke with Kaduna Political Affairs, a Kaduna-based outlet noted that security forces had established a strong presence around key locations in the city and blocked access to some sites where the protesters had planned to gather. Despite these obstacles, many residents still showed up to express their support for El-Rufai.
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The supporter stated, “Even with the heavy security and blocked access, people from Kaduna came out to demonstrate their solidarity with El-Rufai.
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However, security personnel still made arrests, infringing on their right to protest.” The exact number of arrests was unclear at the time of this report, but it was confirmed that some individuals were released shortly after being detained.
