There was pandemonium in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on Wednesday as #EndSARS protesters were attacked by armed groups, believed to be hired thugs, who were opposed to the campaign against brutality by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Police.

Several persons were injured and vehicles smashed as the invasion of the new groups led to a clash at the popular Berger roundabout in Wuse Zone 6 in Abuja.

People scampered for safety and tried to defend themselves as the invading groups attacked the protesters with sticks and machetes, destroying vehicles and anything on their path.

The situation held up vehicular traffic and business activities across the nation’s capital, particularly areas that have the Berger Junction as their connecting point or route.

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Armed policemen and other security agents who were around could not contain the situation. They watched helplessly as the armed thugs went on the rampage.

There was a partial lockdown of Abuja for hours.