Day 2 #EndBadGovernanceProtest: NPF Water Cannon Truck Attempts to Scare Protesters During #EndBadGovernanceProtest

A tense moment unfolded on August 2, 2024, during the #EndBadGovernanceProtest in Kastina when a water cannon truck operated by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) was deployed in a bid to intimidate and disperse the peaceful protesters. The truck, a symbol of the state's show of force, was driven aggressively towards the demonstrators, with its water cannon aimed threateningly at the crowd.

As the truck advanced, it unleashed powerful jets of water, sending a wave of panic through the protest ranks. Protesters, many of whom were young and unarmed, scrambled to avoid the forceful spray, which can cause injury and is often used to break up crowds. The sudden escalation of tactics by the police was seen by many as an attempt to instill fear and chaos among the protesters, who had been peacefully chanting and holding placards demanding better governance and accountability.