Protests In Lagos, Abuja Over Insecurity, Economic Hardship


 Protests In Lagos, Abuja Over Insecurity, Economic Hardship



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Joshua Bilkisu Swatkasah 


Protests were held in Abuja and Lagos on Wednesday by the RevolutionNow and #TakeItBack movements over worsening insecurity, rising economic hardship and xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. Demonstrators, under the theme "Festival of the Oppressed," called on the Federal Government to improve security, tackle the cost-of-living crisis and protect Nigerians abroad.


In Abuja, the protest was led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who urged Nigerians to demand accountability and reforms. He also called for a higher minimum wage, the release of detained activists and political reforms, describing the protest as the beginning of sustained nationwide actions.


In Lagos, protesters gathered in the Maryland area before security operatives dispersed the crowd with tear gas after suspected hoodlums allegedly infiltrated the demonstration. Organisers accused security agencies of disrupting a peaceful protest, while some journalists covering the event were reportedly assaulted during the confusion.


The Lagos State Police Command denied targeting peaceful protesters, insisting officers acted only to prevent hoodlums from hijacking the protest and causing violence. The annual August 5 demonstrations, which began with the launch of the RevolutionNow movement in 2019, come amid continued public frustration over Nigeria's economic challenges and insecurity, following similar nationwide protests against hardship in recent years.


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