During a peaceful protest against increased school fees at the University of Lagos, Nigerian police shot tear gas at the students. No deaths have been reported.
Nigerian police shooting tear gas on student of unilag having peaceful protest on the increased school fees @PoliceNG @NLCHeadquarters @officialABAT @UnilagNigeria @NigEducation pic.twitter.com/JbP7gHoQpO
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— frustrated Nigerian (@iamkingambrose) September 6, 2023
Title: Nigerian Police Use Tear Gas on Peaceful Student Protest at UNILAG Over Increased School Fees
Date: September 6, 2023
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In a disturbing incident today, Nigerian police were seen shooting tear gas at students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) who were peacefully protesting against the recent hike in school fees. The incident was captured in a video shared on social media, causing outrage among the public.
The students had gathered in large numbers, demanding a reversal of the increased fees imposed by the university administration. They argued that the sudden spike in fees would make education inaccessible to many deserving students and put an undue burden on their families.
Eyewitnesses reported that the protest started peacefully, with students carrying placards and chanting slogans. However, tensions escalated when the police arrived at the scene and began firing tear gas canisters into the crowd. The video footage showed students scattering and coughing as they tried to escape the effects of the gas.
Social media platforms were flooded with criticism directed towards the Nigerian police, questioning their heavy-handed response to a peaceful demonstration. Many users expressed their concern for the safety and well-being of the students involved.
The incident has sparked a wider debate about the right to protest and freedom of expression in Nigeria. The UNILAG authorities, as well as the Nigerian Police Force, are now facing mounting pressure to address the situation and ensure that the students’ concerns are heard and addressed without resorting to violence.
As of now, there has been no official statement from either UNILAG or the Nigerian Police Force regarding the incident. However, the video evidence has raised awareness about the issue and is putting pressure on responsible authorities to take appropriate action.
The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for accessible education in Nigeria and highlights the need for peaceful dialogue and understanding between students and university administrations to resolve such issues..
