On Monday, Nigerian police fired tear gas at peaceful protesters in the Maitama area of Abuja as demonstrators took to the streets to demand urgent government action on the country’s worsening economic conditions, rising repression, and the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act.
The protest, part of a nationwide demonstration organized by the Take-It-Back Movement in partnership with several civil society groups, coincided with the National Police Day celebrations at Eagle Square. Authorities had set up a security blockade around the Three Arms Zone for the event honoring the Nigeria Police Force’s service.
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore was among the demonstrators, who carried placards with messages like “Stop the Repression” and “Let Us Breathe.” The protest sought to highlight the growing authoritarianism under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Key issues driving the protest included soaring inflation, nationwide insecurity, and the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. As of the report’s filing, no injuries or arrests had been confirmed.
Source: Swifteradio.com
