Tag: June 12 protest
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June 12: Policeman slaps BBC journalist, seizes phone in Oyo
A BBC reporter, simply identified as Micheal, was on Saturday attacked by a police officer during #June12Protest at Mokola in Ibadan, Oyo State. The reporter, who works with BBC Pidgin, was slapped while trying to record the harassment of protesters by security operatives. He was attacked by a police officer identified as S. A. Oke.…
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Police fire gunshots, teargas to disperse Lagos, Abuja protesters
The police fired several gunshots and canisters of teargas into the air in a bid to stop protesters who gathered in Lagos and Abuja on Saturday. About three hilux vehicles and two armoured tanks were seen at the Lagos venue. Shi’ites joined June 12 protesters in Abuja to demand the resignation of President Muhammadu…
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NANS suspends June 12 protest, alleges politicians hijack plan
The National Association of Nigerian Students says it has suspended its planned June 12 nationwide protests over safety concerns and fear of hijack by politicians. NANS president, Sunday Asefon, said said in a statement on Friday that although the planned protest was based on genuine concerns for the safety students, some politicians had made plans…