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Demonstrators, some of whom were carrying placards bearing slogans such as ‘Stop the Repression’ and ‘Let Us Breathe,’ had marched through the streets of the Federal Capital Territory, voicing their discontent with the administration’s policies.
On Monday, April 7, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force used tear gas to disperse protesters in the Maitama area of Abuja, following a peaceful demonstration organized by the Take-It-Back Movement and several civil society groups. The protest aimed to draw attention to various national concerns, including the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship, and the current state of emergency in Rivers state.
Major confrontation erupts in Abuja as police intervene in protest. Juwon Sanyaolu, the National Coordinator of the Take-It-Back Movement, stated in a release prior to the protest that the demonstration was to resist what he called “the increasing authoritarianism” of the current administration.
As of the time of filing this report, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or arrests, though the situation remains tense.