#RevolutionNow: Security agents fire bullets at protesters, surround venue

Today is the day slated for the #RevolutionNow nationwide protest and despite the arrest of the convener, Omoyele Sowore, organizers said they would go ahead with the protests

The protesters were scheduled to gather at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos but security agents have surrounded the Stadium in anticipation of the #RevolutionNow protest march.

According to live reports from the stadium, security agents have the OP MESA vans parked around the stadium. The Operation MESA or OP MESA, as it is commonly referred to, is a joint Internal Security Operational platform made up of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. There are also reports of shootings by the men of the force.

Live bullets are being used on innocent protesters at Surulere. #RevolutionIsNow

— Revolutionary Duru Chibuzor eric (@DuruchibuzorE) August 5, 2019

Why are they shooting, must somebody die to have peace in this country #RevolutionIsNow

— NOBODY (@panatoolz) August 5, 2019

Just heard on the radio that they are currently shooting at the National Stadium Surulere @NigeriaInfoPH Damn!! What sort of democracy is this? @segalink is kuku live on the radio #RevolutionIsNow

— Dara | Omo Iya Teacher (@Dara_Ernal) August 5, 2019

The police just shot at innocent protester at Surulere. I am reporting live from the national stadium. #RevolutionIsNow

— Revolutionary Duru Chibuzor eric (@DuruchibuzorE) August 5, 2019

Police have started shooting at #RevolutionIsNow protesters at the National Stadium, Lagos. Where at it again. Not learnt anything. Shooting at the the sane people that put you in power?

— Geoff (@geoffIyatse) August 5, 2019