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Nigerian security forces, on Tuesday, sealed off Eagle Square, a revered national venue, and dispersed a protest by the #FearlessInOctober demonstrators, escalating tensions between protesters and the government in the nation’s capital, Abuja.
The crackdown, involving police and military personnel, blocked access to the square, a strategic location near the National Assembly and Presidential Villa that symbolizes Nigeria’s seat of power.
Tuesday’s protest aimed to highlight Nigeria’s economic crisis, with demonstrators demanding an end to poverty, hardship, and poor governance.
The government’s decision to seal off Eagle Square, despite it not being used for Independence Day celebrations, raised concerns among protesters about their freedom of assembly and expression.
Eagle Square’s significance lies in its role as the venue for presidential inaugurations, independence celebrations, and historic gatherings.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu inspected the guard of honour at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa as part of the activities to commemorate the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary celebrations.
This marks Tinubu’s second Independence Day as President. Unlike previous years, when the celebrations were held at Eagle Square, the current administration opted to host the event within the Villa. This shift was first announced in October 2023 by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who explained that the low-key observance was due to the nation’s challenging economic situation.
Source: Swifteradio.com
