Unilag students protested against a sudden increase in school fees, with police responding violently by using tear gas.
Unilag students gather to protest the sudden hike in school fee from N19,000 to N190,000, and police started attacking peaceful protesters, shooting them with tear gas this morning !!!😮💨😮💨 pic.twitter.com/kGDajQRQO3
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Unilag Students Protest Sudden Hike in School Fees, Met with Police Brutality
Lagos, Nigeria – Chaos erupted at the University of Lagos (Unilag) campus as students gathered to protest against a significant increase in school fees. The peaceful demonstration quickly turned violent when the police arrived and began attacking the protesters with tear gas.
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The protest was sparked by the university’s decision to raise the fees from N19,000 to a staggering N190,000, leaving many students and their families unable to afford the cost. The sudden and drastic increase has been met with widespread outrage and condemnation.
Eyewitnesses reported scenes of pandemonium as tear gas canisters were fired into the crowd, causing students to scatter in panic. The police’s use of force against the peaceful protesters has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and members of the public.
Videos and photos circulating on social media depict the chaotic scenes, with students seen coughing and struggling to breathe due to the tear gas. Some students were reportedly injured in the ensuing stampede.
The Unilag Student Union issued a statement condemning the police’s actions and demanding an immediate end to the violence. They called for a dialogue with the university management to address the fee hike and find a more equitable solution.
The university administration has yet to comment on the protest or the police’s response. However, it is expected that they will face increased pressure to address the concerns of the student body and reconsider the exorbitant fee increase.
The incident at Unilag highlights the ongoing struggle for affordable education in Nigeria and the need for open dialogue between students and university management. As the situation unfolds, students and activists continue to demand justice and an end to police brutality..
