Some protesters marching through Alausa, Lagos State’s government hub, have been driven off the streets. The office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is located in Alausa, where these protesters were marching. Daily Trust reported that the protesters had refused to relocate to the court-approved Freedom Park in Ojota, and have been demonstrating since Thursday......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
Hoodlums attack Lagos protesters
Around noon, hoodlums armed with sticks, machetes, and various weapons attacked the protesters, causing them to scatter in different directions as they tried to escape.
Reports indicate that security personnel present at the scene did not intervene as the protesters sought refuge.
This incident occurred just 24 hours after similar violence forced protesters out of Freedom Park.
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Watch as thugs sent by the APC to attack peaceful protesters with weapons at Ojota! The governor of Lagos @jidesanwoolu is fully aware and complicit in these attacks!
Protesters have constantly come under attack since day 1 at Ojota, we have remained peaceful despite constant… pic.twitter.com/eyTZzc9O4L
— King Durotimi Dawodu Of Lagos (@TimiBlaze) August 5, 2024
Hardship protest: Thugs confront, chase protesters in Lagos
In a related development, Legit reported that some protesters marching through Alausa, Lagos State’s government hub, have been driven off the streets.
The office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is located in Alausa, where these protesters were marching.