The Digest:
Lagos police fired teargas and live bullets to disperse traders protesting a prolonged power outage at Tejuosho Market in Yaba, sparking chaos and forcing shop owners and customers to flee. The clash underscores rising tensions over infrastructure failures and the use of force in response to civil unrest. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points
- Traders at Tejuosho Market protested against a prolonged power outage, disrupting business.
- Police responded with teargas and live bullets to suppress the demonstration.
- Protesters resisted by throwing objects, escalating the confrontation.
- The incident caused panic, with many scrambling for safety in the market area.
- The power outage has severely impacted livelihoods at the major commercial hub.
- Authorities have yet to address the underlying electricity supply issues.
- The use of force highlights ongoing tensions between citizens and security agencies over public grievances.
The violent response to a basic utility protest reflects the deepening frustration over infrastructural neglect and the state’s preference for suppression over dialogue.
Sources: TheCable
