Day 2 #EndBadGovernanceProtest: Woman collapses after Police Fire Tear Gas at Abuja Protesters
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Date of OccurrenceAugust 2, 2024
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State/CountryAbuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Description
A female protester collapsed in Abuja on Friday after police officers fired tear gas to disperse peaceful protesters at the MKO Abiola Stadium.
The protesters dispersed after the police fired multiple rounds of tear gas at them. However, two sturdy protesters stayed back, defied the health hazard of the tear gas and called for help for the young woman who collapsed.
The woman has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
The police in Abuja, like in many other parts of Nigeria, have made it a habit to disrupt peaceful protests with tear gas without concern for the health implications of such.
Details
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State/CountryAbuja
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PerpetratorNigerian Police
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Source
Location
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Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
