#EndBadGovernance Protests Meet Deadly Force: At Least 10 Nigerians Killed By Security Operatives |


The nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests against hardship, worsening poverty, poor governance, among others erupted into violence on the very first day, as security forces clashed with protesters in several states.

At least 10 individuals including protesters were killed by security forces on the first day of the #EndBadGovernance protests.


The nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests against hardship, worsening poverty, poor governance, among others erupted into violence on the very first day, as security forces clashed with protesters in several states.

In Kano State, two people were killed after breaching the Government House premises. Security operatives opened fire, resulting in the deaths of the two protesters.

The unprecedented loss of life has shocked the nation and thrown the already tense situation into further chaos.


Abdullahi Liman, the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Suleja branch, confirmed the devastating death of an individual reportedly hit by a stray bullet in the Suleja area of Niger state during the #EndBadGovernance protests. Liman, following the directions of the NBA national president, visited the home of the deceased, Yahaya Nda Isah, where he saw the tragic evidence of the loss of life.

“The national level of the NBA has asked all the branches to constitute monitoring committees in respect of the protest.


“So, we are going around to see what is really happening. I got information that a man was shot dead and I came to the house of the victim (Yahaya Nda Isah) to confirm things for myself and I have seen the corpse.



“So, what we are doing now is to gather information in respect of the incident and I will reach out to the national level so that we know what to do next in respect of the issue. This cannot be denied,” he told Daily Trust.

In Borno, four #EndBadGovernance protesters were allegedly killed by soldiers in front of Kime petrol station in Bolori, Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. This tragedy unfolded despite the Borno government’s imposition of a 24-hour curfew in response to the growing hunger protests in the state.

According to Reuters reporters and eyewitnesses, at least three protesters lost their lives in Kaduna state as nationwide demonstrations against soaring living costs and governance issues intensified.

Eyewitness accounts suggest that police gunfire claimed two lives, while a Reuters witness confirmed seeing a dead body outside the Kaduna State Government House.

However, Kaduna state police spokesperson Mansur Hassan denied the use of live ammunition, stating that only tear gas was deployed to disperse the protesters. He promised a forthcoming report on the incident

The mounting death toll and clampdown on dissent have further exacerbated an already tense environment across Nigeria, as citizens continue to demand accountability from their government.



As the nation reels in the aftermath of the first day of #EndBadGovernance protests, the full scope of the loss of life remains uncertain.

While some deaths have been confirmed by journalists and eyewitnesses, other reports of additional fatalities have surfaced but remain unverified. The nation holds its breath as the gravity of this tragic situation continues to unfold, with the full impact yet to be fully understood.

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, counsel for the Take-it-Back movement, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to honour his commitment to protecting peaceful protests and refrain from suppressing them.

“The Inspector General of Police vowed to keep protesters safe and this development negates the promise. The police are meant to keep protesters safe and that’s what we were promised during our engagements with the IG of police,” he said.

Adegboruwa demanded the prosecution of officials responsible for these killings.

“I urge the Inspector General of Police to ensure that those who are responsible for the killings are prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” he said.

Adegboruwa reminded President Bola Tinubu that, having once been a participant in protests himself, he has a responsibility to uphold his pledges to democratise governance and protect the rights of citizens to peaceful assembly and free expression.

He however urged the protesters in the country to remain steadfast in their demand for better governance.

“I will want to urge protesters to remain steadfast, and not back down their demand for accountability. To those who can be physically present, they should not be discouraged. While those who have led civil disobedience by staying at home and closing businesses in solidarity are commended. I also want to urge those who are passively supporting the protest not to relent,” he told SaharaReporters

Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, condemned the actions of security operatives, stating that the close-range shooting of protesters was 'utterly unnecessary and unjustified' in an interview with SaharaReporters.

“Our position as an organisation has remained very clear, shooting live bullets at protesters is uncalled for. The Inspector General of Police should investigate the developments occasioned by these shootings and punish those found to be wanting in the area of shooting the protesters,” he said.



Isa Sanusi further emphasised that the police's decision to fire on protesters will inevitably intensify the situation, transforming what could have been a peaceful demonstration into a more volatile and potentially violent confrontation.

“The action of the police will only lead to more escalation of the protests which is unhealthy and unneeded to resolve the situations currently ravaging the country,” he noted

Sanusi called on the government to uphold the people's fundamental right to peaceful assembly, condemning the security forces' use of live ammunition against protesters, which has resulted in fatalities and widespread outrage.

The protests, sparked by soaring food and general inflation, aim to hold the government accountable for its failure to address the country's worsening economic crisis and ensure good governance.




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We were going about with our normal businesses but didn't forget to put you protesters in prayers

vanbonattel:


Lagos today

We're still finding Chinasa to send to south west.

yarimo:
May God bless Simon ekpa for successfully caging them like dogs 🤣

God bless Tinubu for making his pi!gs hungry and protest in waste. >

naijapips04:
I would never believe a day will come when the great south east would exhibit this much cowardice. The great igbo race are known worldwide as fearless. Now, one okoro na ebighi ugwu will sit in Finland in his dirty room and determine what happens in the whole of igboland. Nnamdi Kanu was the greatest curse to igboland. The great Aba boys, Onitsha boys can't even leave their rooms on Mondays because one idiot in prison declared a sit at home.


Ndi igbo who did this to us? Today the entire country is demonstrating bad governance and we are sitting docile because one idiot in Finland ask you people to? Why are we not demanding anything from our elected officials. There is so much hunger in the east. There practically any form of governance in the east. Why are we docile? Why are we not in the streets like other Nigerians demanding good governance?

Azi gbakwa. Chukwu amankwe.

Trash

Terrorists doing what they know to do best

Thank God Igbos didn't join the protests.

Headquarters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State is currently on fire. The secretariat was torched during the violence that broke out…

Headquarters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State is currently on fire.

The secretariat was torched during the violence that broke out in the protest against hunger.

Aggrieved youths had stormed the facility in Dutse, the state capital, where they destroyed bill boards and other publicity materials before burning down the building.

They also burnt vehicles that were parked within the premises.

The violence spread to some other parts of the state as armed youths broke lose despite efforts of security operatives to contain them.

In Birnin Kudu, where some persons sustained injuries, the State Fertilizer Store and Grains Store were all vandalized and looted by the hoodlums, while the store of the state Agricultural Supply Company (JASCO) in Gumel was also attacked.

The mob also attacked residence of the House of Representatives member representing Gumel, Gagarawa and Maigarati, as well as the residence of the APC Zonal Vice Chairman.


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Kobojunkieee:
1. You never decided anything for yourselves since your previous posts highlights.the fact that the people in the South East cower in fear of Ekpa-Miliitants and their government police who are out to shoot those who protest against them.

2. So, we should disregard the many videos that have surfaced revealing that much of the South East is literally shutdown today? Does arguing against reality help you or your cause?

3. There is numerous video evidence of South Easterners protesting along with others in other regions. There are reports of killings of those who previously tried to protest even the sit-at-home in the South East. So, dead this lie that South Easterners have no reason to protest if you truly respect the sacrifice of other South Easterners out there even today.

Trash 🗑️🗑️

Judolisco:
then nothing concern u about Nigeria na...

it's concern me.

I want it to go down,I want it to disappear from the map of the world.

Kobojunkieee:
Sadly, that js the reality across the South East. These people are cowering in fear, not that they do not desire to or have reason to want to protest against the wickedness of their very own government.

Don't quote me to write Trash.


We is south east decide on our own not to join the protests.

Business are going on here in anambra and other South East States, business activities in some places in imo State was only affected because of shootout between police.



We have no reason to join you in the protest, but have a lot of reasons not to join your protest

MasterJayJay:

Madridguy, you are now IPOB member?



Chai!

South East are doing their part by putting you protesters in prayers.

Judolisco:
u jst said u voted tinubu, r u confused? ... You're part of the problem then if you're of age and ain't voting.... Dey find Yoruba muslim up and down

Nothing concern me with your Nigeria election.


Now tell me are you yoruba Muslim

LadyExcellency:


Imo State is completely shut down.

Btw, see what this arrogant man has to say

IMO state was affected because APC through their criminal agent in Finland rolled out their bandits to scare people by having a shot out with police.


Nobody will like to come out when bullets are flying.


As for the screenshot you posted,I don't take him serious.

Judolisco:
if u voted for tinubu then it's fine, you've expressed your democratic rights... If you voted for tinubu then what's you business with Yoruba Muslims?

Nothing concern me with your Nigeria election,I vote no one.




Now tell me are you a yoruba muslim?

Thanks God Igbos didn't join the protest.




By now Yoruba Media will be talking about imaginary Chinasa.

LadyExcellency:
What the majority of Nigerians don't know is that there are widespread hunger must-end protests and demonstrations of dissent currently underway in the Igbo States and various locales within Southeastern Nigeria, wherein the Igbo people and other Easterners are engaging in a collective act of civil disobedience through a 'sit-at-home' protest.

In light of the propensity for excessive force exhibited by the security forces, who have historically regarded peaceful protesters as vulnerable targets, the decision was made to eschew street demonstrations in favour of this alternative, non-confrontational approach, thereby minimizing the risk of violent repression and fatalities.

Business are going normal in east ,Roads are less busy because vehicles from north and west are not coming.

Plus some that were afraid that Miscreants from outside East may Carry their protest to East.


By tomorrow everywhere will be more busy.




I just got back from work.

BaddestQueen:
yes ooo we move!
kwem kwem kwem
bekulu bekulu bekulu
hiohiohiohiohiohio
helinues is crying
children of God are dancing
hiohiohiohiohiohio

The miscr!!eant have disappeared

slimfit1:


Looollllllloooooooool
Pls support us to in the west oh

You have our fasting sorry enjoying and Prayers.

Hemanwel:
It is no longer a planned protest. It's now on-going.

Yes but yet the protest was planned.

Judolisco:
tag who u wan tag... Comut Yoruba from d tag.... Some Yoruba Muslims voted for obi... How many easterners voted for tinubu?

I voted for Tinubu that is why I am not protesting




So tell me are you a yoruba muslim?

franchasng:
So your fellow Ronu miscreant terrorist Madridguy is now an ipob? Last last na madness go end the hatred against Igbos

Ronu terrorists are confuse

yarimo:
IPOB terrorists and fake news are like 5 and 6

But the OP is your fellow APC Yoruba Muslim

madridguy:
Seven Buses Burnt In Yobe......

Anyway for you yoruba Muslims to blame it on Igbos or ipob through imaginary Chinasa

Lolz we support una with prayers from here in East

Judolisco:
u jst dey copy and paste since morning... U neva tire?

Are you a yoruba muslim?

Ok

It didn't stop business and other activities.




I just got back from work.






God bless Igbo land and give it freedom.

Jokerman:
Why is he not protesting in Adamawa?

I thought Igbos the one destroying Lagos