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.

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State/Country

Kwara State
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/

Location

Kwara State, Nigeria

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Region

North Central

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