Security operatives on Tuesday, June 07, 2022 threw tear gas canisters to disperse some supporters of the All Progressives Congress and journalists from the venue of the special convention at Eagle Square, Abuja.
The incident occurred when the victims were being asked for means of identification and their mission at the venue.
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This led to a face-off with the security operatives dispersing them with teargas.
However, as the turnout of party supporters and media men grew larger, an overzealous policeman shot tear gas canisters into the crowd.
His action evoked an immediate response from other operatives, who also embarked on a show of force by flogging the fleeing parties.
The run-up to the APC special convention, which is billed to run till Wednesday, had been marred by intrigues over the zoning of the presidential ticket and consensus candidacy.
