The #EndBadGovernance protests in Bauchi State and Abuja faced significant disruptions on Thursday as police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators.
In Bauchi, protesters 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 their insistence on meeting with the Emir, the police used tear gas to break up the gathering.
In a related incident, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) fired tear gas at a group of protesters around the federal secretariat in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The protesters in Abuja had gathered as part of the nationwide demonstration against economic hardship and soaring inflation.
Raye24reporters reports that Nigerians commenced the nationwide protests, dubbed ’10 days of rage,’ with the hashtag #EndBadGovernance trending on social media.
The protests are aimed at drawing attention to the increasing economic challenges facing the country and demanding immediate government action.
The protests have been met with a heavy police presence across the nation, with 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.
