Protesters stormed the Dantata Bridge on the popular Airport Road in Abuja, demanding the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The protest is happening as the nation’s 61st Independence Anniversary.
The protesters, wielding large banners, made bonfires on the highway.
Heavily armed policemen are reported to have arrived the scene ofthe protesters.
The protesters had just converged at the venue to begin their demonstration when men of the Nigerian Police stormed the area.
They fired tear gas canisters and gave them a hot chase.
