Security Forces allegedly shoot Live Ammunition at #FreeZakzaky Protesters [WATCH]

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Monday began sharing tweets advising other residents to stay away from certain parts of city.

The Nigerian Army and the Police, they said, were attacking people protesting the detainment of the head of Nigeria’s Islamic Movement, Ibrahim El Zakzaky.

Areas to avoid included Transcorp, NCC, Unity Fountain, Millennium Park areas of Maitama.

Photos shared on Twitter showed a police vehicle spraying water canisters, security operatives shooting tear gas, and a bullet hole through a window purportedly being from the protest.

See the photos and videos below:

Security Alert: Abuja Please avoid the following area; Exclusive store, Dangote House, IBB way due to ongoing protest of Islamic Movement of Nigeria. Advised to stay away till further notice. Dear colleagues, please avoid Maitama roundabout by farmers market due protest going on. There have been reports of guns shots heard in the vicinity. #gidipoint Stay safe people…

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