#EndBadGovernanceProtest: How I Got Hit by a Teargas Canister During Protest

Date of Occurrence

August 1, 2024
State/Country

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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On August 1, 2024, during the first day of the #EndBadGovernanceProtest in Abuja, a protester shared a harrowing experience in a video on X (formerly Twitter). The video shows the protester describing how he was struck by a teargas canister fired by security forces attempting to disperse the peaceful crowd.

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State/Country

Abuja
Perpetrator

Nigerian Police
Source

https://x.com/BishopPOEvang/status/1819314078436790391?t=sj75eu6iYQBd1XdwxCxpVg&s=08

Location

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Rights & Freedom Violated

Freedom of Association & Assembly

Gender of Victim(s)

Male

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