Operatives of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday disrupted a peaceful protest by students in Akure, Ondo state who were out to kick against the continous shut down of academic institutions.
In videos trending online, operatives of the Army were captured firing shots to disperse the peaceful protesters.
Video:
I have just been informed that the Nigerian Army soldiers have attacked the Students that are peacefully protesting the prolonged ASUU strike in Akure, This is unacceptable! #EndASUUStrikeNow pic.twitter.com/qQFtdMicSh
— Olúyẹmí Fásípè, AICMC (@YemieFash) May 17, 2022
Soldiers could also be seen chasing and destroying properties of the protesters.
#Thread #AkureProtest@HQNigerianArmy soldiers seen at the peaceful demonstration ground in Akure shooting and also damaging the things setup by the demonstrators today at Road Block.#ASUU/#ASUUStrike/#EndASUUStrikeNow/@AkureHowFar/Breaking News/Bestie/Arise Tv/80 billion/ASUU pic.twitter.com/bo3Ocohpxf
— Saamu Eleja ? (@Saamu_Eleja) May 17, 2022
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