Ten arrested as Kwara council workers protest unpaid salaries

Date of Occurrence

June 30, 2016
State/Country

Kwara State, Nigeria

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Ten members of the National Union of Local Government employees in Kwara state arrested over unpaid salaries protest. It was reported that the protesters were dispersed with tear gas canisters.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2016-06-30
State/Country

Kwara State, Nigeria
Perpetrator

Nigeria Police, SARS
Legal Foundation

Section 39 and 40 of the 1999 Constitution guarantees the freedoms of expression and assembly
Source

http://punchng.com/10-arrested-kwara-council-workers-protest-unpaid-salaries/

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North Central

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