UyoPolice freed 9 opposition organisers after more than 24 hours.
Police ordered 1 October rallies rescheduled, citing security, as campaigning for Nigeria’s 2027 election builds.
Elijah Noah says he agreed to reschedule, then went to tell supporters who had gathered, and police fired tear gas.
Police deny using tear gas or guns and reject any political motive.
Organisers say they will march on a date agreed with police.
How each outlet framed it
- Premium Times Nigeria
- contextualizes arrests within broader police directive canceling all October 1 political gatherings citing security risks
Sources: Premium Times Nigeria