Nigeria: Police on Red Alert for violent events during protests
Protestters in the Main streets of Nigeria, Aug 2, 2024 Photo: @thecableng
August 2, 2024 Hour: 8:09 pm
“The police are equipped to respond adequately to the developing situation and will obtain assistance from other security agencies, including the military if the need arises,”
All police units in Nigeria have been put on red alert after protests against the cost of living and dissatisfaction with government policies turned violent in some cities on Thursday and on Friday.
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The police inspector general, Kayode Egbetokun, said that his forces were fully mobilized and ready to respond quickly to any additional threats to public order.
“The police are equipped to respond adequately to the developing situation and will obtain assistance from other security agencies, including the military if the need arises,” he said.
Inspired by the protests of young people in Kenya, Nigerians have organized the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria campaign, saying they will continue their actions until their demands are met.
There is widespread anger over the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, introduced more than a year ago, which have fuelled inflation and weakened the currency.
Human rights group Amnesty International said on Friday that at least 13 protesters were killed in clashes with security forces in several states.
For his part, the authorities have confirmed only four deaths.
Autor: OSG
Fuente: Africanews-EFE
