A shocking video has surfaced on social media, showing a person being shot dead during violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Kaduna State. The video, retrieved by a Twitter user, captures the chaotic scene as tensions escalate near the government house.
The protest, which began peacefully in the morning around the NEPA roundabout, quickly turned violent as police officers fired on demonstrators to disperse the crowd. Tear gas filled the air, and reports indicate that at least two protesters were injured, with one feared dead after being hit by a bullet. The police also reported that one of their officers was injured during the confrontation.
The protesters had gathered in large numbers to voice their dissatisfaction with government policies and programs. However, the demonstration was hijacked by some hoodlums, leading to the violent clashes witnessed at the government house.
As the situation unfolded, smoke filled the air, and tires were set ablaze by the protesters. Security operatives, including armed forces personnel, were deployed to the scene to maintain order and disperse the violent crowd.
In a statement, the police revealed that they had received intelligence about some individuals attempting to hijack the protest. They mentioned that members of a prescribed organization and other hoodlums had infiltrated the demonstration, aiming to create violence and potentially destroy public property.
