SUV Crashes Into Electrified Barricade During #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest in Abuja

Panic erupted in the Nigerian capital on Monday after an SUV accidentally drove into a barbed electric wire barricade set up by security forces during a protest calling for the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

The incident occurred amid heightened tension as demonstrators gathered in Abuja to demand Kanu’s freedom. According to eyewitness reports, the electrified barrier had been installed by security personnel to prevent protesters from advancing toward restricted government areas.

Video footage circulating online shows the SUV colliding with the live wire, sparking chaos as onlookers screamed in fear. Security officers at the scene quickly warned the occupants to remain inside the vehicle while they disconnected the power source to avert possible electrocution.

The crash happened as police moved to disperse the crowd, firing teargas and making multiple arrests, including that of Kanu’s lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor. Authorities had earlier issued warnings against holding protests near sensitive zones, citing an existing court order.

The protest, led by activist Omoyele Sowore under the banner of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow movement, has drawn increased security presence around Abuja’s major routes and government buildings.