Nigerians Reacts As Thugs Attack Deji Adeyanju, Other Protesters Demanding Sowore’s Release In Abuja

Naija News reported earlier that the Civil Society Organization (CSOs) who have been pivotal in demanding the release of Omoyele Sowore, were attacked by thugs during a protest in Abuja.

Deji Adeyanju, convener of Concerned Nigerians, other leaders of the protest and journalists were attacked during the protest also.

Meanwhile, Nigerians, have taken to Twitter to react to the development.

See reactions below:

The attack on Comrade Deji Adeyanju @adeyanjudeji by Nigerian government sponsored hoodlums in the front of @PoliceNG is totally unacceptable. This injustice must stop! And to those who support this tyranny will surely reap it! Justice must prevail! @CNNAfrica @BBCAfrica @hrw pic.twitter.com/2tjnxZjnPL

— Sammy Gyang (@sammygyang) December 23, 2019

BREAKING: Deji Adeyanju was attacked by thugs today in front of the human right commission building during a #FreeSowore protest. pic.twitter.com/sTKn6uR9B8

— Olúyẹmí Fásípè AICMC (@YemieFash) December 23, 2019

The brutal attack on Deji Adeyanju @adeyanjudeji this morning is totally unacceptable. This represents a new low by those that are behind it. We hold the Government and their agents responsible and accountable for this wicked act. May God judge those behind it!

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) December 23, 2019

I’m hearing Deji Adeyanju was attacked just now by the regime’s paid hirelings.

Someone in Asorock is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring touts are hired to attack citizens who protest?

This is what they’ve reduced governance in Nigeria to.

— Henry Shield (@henryshield) December 23, 2019

Deji Adeyanju has been trapped.

Few weeks ago, he was offered N1m to stop the protest demanding the release of Sowore, Dadiyata & others.

Today, they hired thugs to attack him at the Human Right Commission.

This man has battled alot for Nigeria(ns). He's the hero of our time!

— Ashraf Babagana (@BabaganaAshraf) December 23, 2019

Free Sowore group&coalition of civil society groups came under attack by hoodlums under an unknown pro-Buhari group during a protest at the National Human Rights Commission HQ in Abuja,as one of the coordinators,Deji Adeyanju&few others scampered for safety. pic.twitter.com/d30n0ectWn

— Ifeyinwa Nwobi (@Ifeyinwanwobi2) December 23, 2019

Buhari and DSS have touched timed-bomb again.

Deji Adeyanju has no weapon, no entourage, no bullion van, but he will sell this govt to the world with the #4thArmGovt (social media) we have left, and collect change this time.

They shouldn't have crossed the line at all. #Nigeria pic.twitter.com/33Qriug0SY

— Ayemojubar (@ayemojubar) December 23, 2019

Rented Hoodlums assaulted Deji Adeyanju and sons of perdition are laughing at him.

May God Punish all those laughing at him.

May God destroy those that Assaulted him & those that paid them.

Prayers working or not, this is my wish for them.

— fred4U (@frediecruze) December 23, 2019

https://twitter.com/AriyoAristotle/status/1209097086546927616

Just watched the video of Deji Adeyanju's harassment at the hands of street urchins, acting on behalf of the Buhari regime – a shame that debases our collective humanity.

These drivers are speeding the vehicle of Nigeria towards anarchy and without brakes, we will get there.

— 'Demola Olarewaju (@DemolaRewaju) December 23, 2019

Deji Adeyanju Attacked, Hon. Shina peller is detained while trying to free some of his quilox customers illegally held. What is happening in Nigeria? Just yesterday, we were praying for damaturu

— Obinna Nwosu (@obi_Nwosu) December 23, 2019

In combat sports, it is illegal to kick a man on the ground. A kick to the head is a killing blow.

Look at this image. This is what pro-Buhari protesters did to Deji Adeyanju, because he asked GMB’s regime to obey court orders.

A killing blow. For fighting for our democracy. pic.twitter.com/i2R1pgBXQb

— Ose Anenih (@ose_anenih) December 23, 2019

In combat sports, it is illegal to kick a man on the ground. A kick to the head is a killing blow.

Look at this image. This is what pro-Buhari protesters did to Deji Adeyanju, because he asked GMB’s regime to obey court orders.

A killing blow. For fighting for our democracy. pic.twitter.com/i2R1pgBXQb

— Ose Anenih (@ose_anenih) December 23, 2019

Why can’t this regime tolerate protest? Isn’t it the right of citizens? It’s even more worrisome that apart from state security, fellow citizens are now paid to attack those fighting for the cause of the nation. The attack on Deji Adeyanju is another all time low by this regime. pic.twitter.com/FyAHP99SEJ

— 🌴 Yᴏᴜʀ Oʙɪᴅɪᴇɴᴛ Dᴇsᴛɪɴʏ Hᴇʟᴘᴇʀ®🌴 (@AyanfeOfGod) December 23, 2019

I'll rather live in Oodua Nation. A Nation where the language of instruction (lingual Franca), law, commerce & politics is Yoruba than this fraud Nation

Nigeria is a slave plantation. You can’t fix a slave plantation. people like Sowore & Deji Adeyanju will just die for nothing

— IFÁ FUNSHO (@funshographix) December 23, 2019

https://twitter.com/naijatalkers/status/1207781473400557569

Exaggerated !!!!!!
For those shouting Deji Adeyanju was beaten up or assaulted, can you point to any sign of these claims through the image below?
The bruise to the elbow is just a sign of him fallen probably while fleeing or brushing his elbow against a wall. pic.twitter.com/iUohqOWhul

— Kemisola Adekunle ⚪ (@KemisolaAdekun1) December 23, 2019

Yoruba youths keeps wasting their lives defending this nation. It seems like Deji Adeyanju & Sowore don't think critically to get why this slave plantation can't work

Instead of me to work for ONE NIGERIA, I'll rather work for Oodua Nation/Biafra Nation. ONE NIGERIA IS ILLUSION

— IFÁ FUNSHO (@funshographix) December 23, 2019

As i was reading Deji Adeyanju's trend full of Bigotry and hate towards the current administration, i saw a guy's tweet that "Deji was protesting on behalf of Nigerians" lol! Were we there when he collected incentive 2 conduct the outrageous and villainous protest?? It's NO pls..

— My Deen My Swag 💫 (@AM_Saleeem) December 23, 2019

That is Deji Adeyanju beaten and brutalized by thugs chanting Sai Baba, Sai Buhari at the National Human Rights Commission Office, Maitama Abuja today pic.twitter.com/HYU32f8rl8

— unapologetic9jaman (@klo_mbc) December 23, 2019