The protester, who identified herself as Zikora Ibeh in an interview with Vanguard, said trouble began when approximately 20 thugs infiltrated the crowd despite the police presence there.
An #EndBadGovernance protester in Lagos State has accused pro-government thugs of threatening to behead her during Day 2 of the protest at Ojota.
The protester, who identified herself as Zikora Ibeh in an interview with Vanguard, said trouble began when approximately 20 thugs infiltrated the crowd despite the police presence there.
She, however, added that the police did not intervene.
Ibeh stated, “One of the thugs specifically told me he was going to behead me.”
She said the thug also threatened to behead a journalist for covering the protest.
Ibeh criticised the Nigerian police for their inaction, saying, “It is unfair and wrong that Nigerian police, who are supposed to protect us, allowed thugs to destroy our peaceful protest.”
Ibeh urged the authorities to prevent further disruptions and ensure the safety of protesters exercising their civic rights.
Gistcore had reported that thousands of Nigerians took to the streets on Thursday morning, joining a nationwide protest that swept across major cities and the Federal Capital Territory.
On Thursday, the first day of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, at least 12 journalists and media professionals fell victim to police brutality or attacks by hoodlums reportedly sponsored by the government.
As reported earlier, the nationwide demonstrations kicked off in major cities across Nigeria, marking the beginning of a 10-day protest scheduled for August.
The protests aim to condemn the hardships and challenges exacerbated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with citizens taking to the streets to express their discontent.
The protesters, armed with placards and banners, decried the country’s worsening conditions, including economic hardship, soaring inflation, poor governance, and rampant insecurity.
However, the demonstrations were marred by reports of police brutality, with several journalists and media professionals facing arrest, physical assault, harassment, and obstruction while attempting to cover the protests.
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