17 reported dead as #EndBadGovernance protest enters day two
No fewer than 17 people were reportedly killed in yesterday’s #EndBadGovernance protest that took place across different cities in Nigeria.
A total of 10 people were killed in Niger and Borno states as citizens took to the streets to stand against bad governance. In Kano, where it turned violent with looters vandalizing government properties, seven people were allegedly killed according to some reports.
Protesters in Kano invaded a popular Rufaidah Yoghurt store on Hadejia Road, Kano, and looted the premises, making off with valuable items such as food products, electronics, and furniture.
The violence escalated as the crowd targeted a yet-to-be-commissioned industrial park belonging to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The facility was ransacked, with protesters stealing various appliances, including computers, air conditioners, and generators.
Parts of the premises were also set ablaze, causing significant damage and disruption to the community.
In Kaduna, another Northern state, three people were reported dead, while in Abuja, the nation’s capital, one person was killed.
It was also reported that two people lost their lives in Jigawa, another Northern state.
These reported killings are based on media reports as authorities are yet to release any official figures on casualties and fatalities. Neusroom cannot independently confirm these numbers.
#EndBadGovernance protest enters day 2
The planned protest, which began yesterday, August 1, 2024, is expected to continue today as Nigerians press home their demands to end bad governance and urge the government to improve the lives of citizens amidst growing hunger.
Although President Bola Tinubu is yet to address the nation 24 hours after the protest began, many Nigerians believe that his economic policies, including subsidy removal and his monetary policies which have resulted in the depreciation of the naira, are major causes of the hardship the public is facing.
As the rally continues, business might further be impacted, affecting many Nigerians, particularly those who rely on daily wages for survival.
Neusroom’s monitoring team observed that banks, fuel stations, and small businesses in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos, were shut down. As the demonstration enters day two, business activities are expected to be further affected.
