A protest against hardship and hunger in Nigeria took a violent turn on Thursday, August 1, 2024, when some individuals hijacked the demonstration and clashed with the Nigerian Army, according to Vanguard News on August 1st, 2024.
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Eyewitnesses said that protesters initially gathered peacefully at Nyanya bridge to voice concerns about the economy. The situation escalated when some individuals started vandalizing property and throwing stones at the Nigerian Army.
The army, sent to restore order, faced resistance from aggressive protesters, causing chaos and panic. The protesters chanted “Bamayi” (meaning “We are no longer interested”), but it was unclear if they were part of the original protest or if they had joined with other intentions.
The protest, which began peacefully, was initially aimed at expressing the concerns of Nigerians about the economic hardship and hunger in the country. However, the hijacking of the demonstration by violent individuals led to a clash with the Nigerian Army, resulting in chaos and destruction of public properties.
The Nigerian Army was deployed to restore order and protect citizens, but faced resistance from violent protesters, resulting in chaos. It was unclear whether these violent individuals were part of the original protest group or had joined with different motives.
