The #EndBadGovernance Protesters in Bauchi and also Abuja, has faced notable disruptions on Thursday, August 1. As Police fired tear gas to disband the demonstrators.
The protesters in Bauchi, had assembled in front of the Emir of Bauchi’s palace, demanding a meeting with the Emir to discuss their grievances.
However, they were met with a police barricade. Despite them insisting on meeting with the Emir, the police used tear gas to break up the gathering.
Also in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) fired tear gas at a group of protesters. Around the federal secretariat, the nation’s capital.
The protesters in Abuja had gathered as part of the nationwide demonstration. To go a gainst economic hardship and soaring inflation.
PALNDO reports that Nigerians has begun the nationwide protests. Which is tagged ’10 days of rage,’ with the hashtag #EndBadGovernance trending on social media.
The protests is to draw the attention of the government. To the increasing economic challenges the country is facing. And they demand immediate government action.
There has been heavy police presence across the nation. And many roads deserted as a result. Security forces have been deployed in large numbers to prevent any escalation of violence and to maintain order.
In Abuja, the federal secretariat area saw a significant turnout of protesters before the police intervention.
The authorities have urged protesters to remain peaceful and have assured the public of their right to peaceful assembly.
However, the use of tear gas and other forceful measures to disperse protesters has raised concerns about the government’s approach to handling the demonstrations.
