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#Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by chiagozien(m): 9:12pm On Aug 01 |
#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. https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/01/endbadgovernance-protests-meet-deadly-force-least-10-nigerians-killed-security?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1SoMXQ04Lu5LYTYl-HKXDGPp-XViG9m8fjNHaIyVVKvz2QoHTaa7WuTc8_aem_krwAUQ7wF-0OaUr8ICLa8g |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by chiagozien(m): 9:13pm On Aug 01 |
What ever goes up much come down. I remember during Ipob peaceful protest between 2015 to 2018,some people were shouting, kill them all, use them as target practice, more bullets in your guns, etc |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Racoon(m): 9:13pm On Aug 01 |
Yet the IGP is the one accusing protesters of killing policemen? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ebigwei007: 9:21pm On Aug 01 |
This one choke, where is helienus? Let him come out |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by EyeCumInPiss: 9:27pm On Aug 01 |
Their blood is on Thïefnubu's head and the heads of his supporters. 2 Likes |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Kobojunkieee: 9:28pm On Aug 01 |
Racoon:Policemen killed by whom? ![]() 3 Likes
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Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ikaeniyan0: 9:32pm On Aug 01 |
Kobojunkieee:Do your worst tomorrow |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Afonjatijati(f): 9:33pm On Aug 01 |
Ebigwei007: He will be out once the shame clears from his eyes |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ola9ja23: 9:35pm On Aug 01 |
I thought igbodients and Sowore warned Tinubu that they must not kill anyone 😁😁😁🤪 Now that the useless fools have died, we are expecting the igbodients to go and kill Tinubu in aso villa 4 Likes |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Mystic216: 9:37pm On Aug 01 |
Eyaaaa This is bad ooo Eyaaaa |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by keymatt(m): 9:38pm On Aug 01 |
Since lives are involved now, the demand has changed. Tinubu must go!!!!! 1 Like |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by helinues: 9:39pm On Aug 01 |
Is this what the protesters intended to achieve? 5 Likes
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Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ebigwei007: 9:39pm On Aug 01 |
Afonjatijati:it seems like he has nt been paid by the apc and the nairaland |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ola9ja23: 9:40pm On Aug 01 |
keymatt: Would Igbo go and chase him out 😁🤪😁😁 1966 would be a child play 😁😁😁🤪🤪😁😁 3 Likes |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by helinues: 9:41pm On Aug 01 |
Ebigwei007: Could you just enter the ground now that I am on this thread now Thank you 2 Likes |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ola9ja23: 9:45pm On Aug 01 |
Ikaeniyan0: You dey mind the chest beater 😁😁🤪😁 Igbodients are the most coward tribe in Nigeria 😁😀😁🤣😁😀😀 They always remember the 1966 suya treatments by Nigeria soldier 😁😁😁🤪🤪🤪🤪 4 Likes |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ola9ja23: 9:47pm On Aug 01 |
helinues: Igbodients are cowards jare 😁😁🤪😁🤪 You taking the miscreants seriously? Northerners just they see their true colour That Sarki just dey cry up and down on Twitter 😁😁😁😁😁😁 4 Likes |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ebigwei007: 9:48pm On Aug 01 |
helinues:when a child begins to eat with elders, he thinks he can also make laws like them, not knowing that if he doesnt understand their ways, he his bound to fail. |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by helinues: 9:49pm On Aug 01 |
Ebigwei007: In this scenario, we already knew who the elder is and who the child is. Elders no dey wail like others, they proffer solution to issue same way I have been doing on this forum for years. Scores settled 4 Likes |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ebigwei007: 9:52pm On Aug 01 |
helinues:its only a stingy child that wants to swallow a huge part of meat, without chewing it. 1 Like |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by helinues: 9:54pm On Aug 01 |
Ebigwei007: Again, the stingy child are those who lose the election but refused to move on even though their names didn't appear on the ballot. Oya oo, bring another one make I dissect am for you ![]() ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ebigwei007: 9:57pm On Aug 01 |
helinues:when a cockcroach seems to become too smart, it becomes a food for the chickhen |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by helinues: 10:01pm On Aug 01 |
Ebigwei007: You see in this scenario, the protesters should be regarded as the cockroaches here. They knew their protest won't achieve anything but still went ahead. Those who lost their lives today summarized your new proverbs. Another one please 1 Like |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ebigwei007: 10:06pm On Aug 01 |
helinues:you are just like a child, who refuse to admitte that fire is hot. |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by helinues: 10:08pm On Aug 01 |
Ebigwei007: You summarized your own descriptions with this. You refused to admit that your proverbs are not related to reality on ground even upon knocking them. Why do you like playing with hot fire like that when you know say Helinues na baddest? ![]() |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by Ebigwei007: 10:10pm On Aug 01 |
helinues:pray to God to open ur 3rd eyes |
Re: #Endbadgovernmentance 10 Killed By Nigeria Security Operatives by helinues: 10:12pm On Aug 01 |
Ebigwei007: Hahaha, my chakra opened now over a decade ago. Where do you think all those accurate analysis ahead of events are coming from? Hahahah, you see say you don jam your master ![]() |
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