Policemen Teargas Journalists, Protesters In Abuja

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Friday reportedly fired teargas canisters at #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters in Abuja.

Reports obtained by Naija News revealed that protesters assembled at the popular Berger roundabout in Abuja today to continue their protest against the economic hardship in the country, which commenced on Thursday, August 1.

However, journalists covering the protest were not spared on Friday as security operatives tear-gassed at various locations where the protesters had gathered.

See below a video and some photos from the ongoing protest at the Berger roundabout in Abuja today:

Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force is considering seeking assistance from other security agencies and the Nigerian military to halt the violence in some states.

Naija News reports that Egbetokun made the announcement at a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja.

He said the events in some major cities in the country on Day 1 of the protest showed that the protest had turned to a mass uprising and looting.

He said hoodlums have been let loose on innocent Nigerians, and their hard-earned businesses and property looted and destroyed.

The police boss said the motive of the rioters was basically two; to loot and destroy both private and government property.

Egbetokun said, “In the light of the current situation, the Nigeria Police Force has placed all units on red alert.

“Our officers are fully mobilised and prepared to respond swiftly and decisively to any further threats to public safety and order.

“We remain committed and resolute to protecting life and property and ensuring that law and order are maintained across the nation.”

He called on groups, hiding under the guise of exercising a right provided in the constitution to destabilise the country, to remember that the same constitution imposed on them to obey the laws of the land.