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BREAKING: Police disperse Yoruba Nation protesters

Security operatives have dispersed Yourba Nation protesters at Gani Fawehinmi Park, venue of their mega rally.

The protesters stormed the venue in their numbers when Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu was addressing journalists.

Yoruba Nation protesters storm Lagos rally, chant solidarity songs

Immediately after Odumosu left, the Police cannon trucks sprayed water on the protesters.

They were also tear-gassed at the venue.

The protesters, who fled the scene at different directions, went to regroup at the bridge also at Ojota.

 

Details shortly…

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