TRIXX NG reports that there is a riot situation currently going on In Surulere Area of Lagos state.
Some disabled athletes had throng the road to protest against the government over unpaid salaries but men of the Nigeria police force in response resorted to using tear gas and man handling the protesters.
According to eye witness, the protest was a peaceful until the police officers reacted with show of force which was described as unnecessary.
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The Nigerian Police Force needs retraining on Conflict Management, De escalation and Civilian Engagement.
Their actions today at Surulere against the disabled sportsmen was Disgusting. pic.twitter.com/TODq94wTly
— LT. Aldo Raine (@Fabams) October 19, 2022
Police shooting tear gas at disabled athletes protesting against government at stadium road in surulere lagos #MLLE #abike #jando pic.twitter.com/oxzHn4C0qK
— ?? (@Gees44) October 19, 2022