On Thursday, Nigeria Police used teargas to disperse peaceful protesters at Abuja’s Eagle Square. The demonstration, aimed at addressing economic hardships, escalated when teargas were fired at journalists. Social media reactions condemned the police's actions, demanding accountability and President Tinubu's intervention.
Fully armed Nigeria Police officers fired teargas canisters at peaceful protesters near Eagle Square in Abuja’s Three Arms Zone, which houses the Presidential Villa, National Assembly, and the Supreme Court. The protesters, who had been demonstrating against widespread hunger and economic hardship, were initially dispersed at around 8 am but regrouped, demanding intervention from President Bola Tinubu. The situation escalated when a policeman fired a teargas canister at journalists interviewing protesters around 10:30 am.
Social media reactions to the incident were intense, with many condemning the police's actions. Critics argued that the use of teargas was unjustified and viewed it as a deceptive tactic. Some demanded President Tinubu's resignation, while others urged opposition leaders to support the protesters. Many expressed disappointment and condemned the use of force, with calls for accountability for the violence. The widespread outcry reflects the growing frustration with the government's handling of both the protests and the broader economic crisis in Nigeria.
