#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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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

Yet the IGP is the one accusing protesters of killing policemen?

This one choke, where is helienus? Let him come out

Their blood is on Thïefnubu's head and the heads of his supporters.

Racoon:
Yet the IGP is the one accusing protesters of killing policemen?

Policemen killed by whom?

Kobojunkieee:
Policemen killed by whom?

Do your worst tomorrow

Ebigwei007:
This one choke, where is helienus? Let him come out

He will be out once the shame clears from his eyes

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

Eyaaaa

This is bad ooo
Eyaaaa

Since lives are involved now, the demand has changed. Tinubu must go!!!!!

Is this what the protesters intended to achieve?

Afonjatijati:


He will be out once the shame clears from his eyes

it seems like he has nt been paid by the apc and the nairaland

keymatt:
Since lives are involved now, the demand has changed. Tinubu must go!!!!!

Would Igbo go and chase him out 😁🤪😁😁

1966 would be a child play 😁😁😁🤪🤪😁😁

Ebigwei007:
it seems like he has nt been paid by the apc and the nairaland

Could you just enter the ground now that I am on this thread now

Thank you

Ikaeniyan0:
Do your worst tomorrow

You dey mind the chest beater 😁😁🤪😁

Igbodients are the most coward tribe in Nigeria 😁😀😁🤣😁😀😀

They always remember the 1966 suya treatments by Nigeria soldier 😁😁😁🤪🤪🤪🤪

helinues:


Could you just enter the ground now that I am on this thread now

Thank you

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 😁😁😁😁😁😁

helinues:


Could you just enter the ground now that I am on this thread now

Thank you

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.

Ebigwei007:
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.

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

helinues:


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

its only a stingy child that wants to swallow a huge part of meat, without chewing it.

Ebigwei007:
its only a stingy child that wants to swallow a huge part of meat, without chewing it.

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

helinues:


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

when a cockcroach seems to become too smart, it becomes a food for the chickhen

Ebigwei007:
when a cockcroach seems to become too smart, it becomes a food for the chickhen

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

helinues:


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

you are just like a child, who refuse to admitte that fire is hot.

Ebigwei007:
you are just like a child, who refuse to admitte that fire is hot.

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?

helinues:


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?

pray to God to open ur 3rd eyes

Ebigwei007:
pray to God to open ur 3rd eyes

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