Abuja, Nigeria – In a shocking display of force, the Nigerian Police fired teargas at a group of peaceful women protesters in Abuja, the nation’s capital, on [date]. The protesters, who were demanding an end to bad governance in the country, were dispersed with teargas and force, sparking widespread condemnation.

The women, who were part of the #EndBadGovernance protests, had gathered peacefully in the city center to demand better living conditions, improved security, and an end to corruption. However, their protest was met with a heavy-handed response from the police, who claimed that the protesters did not have permission to gather.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as “chaotic” and “terrifying”, with women running for cover as police fired teargas canisters into the crowd. Several protesters were reportedly arrested and taken away by the police.

The use of force against peaceful protesters has sparked outrage across the country, with many Nigerians taking to social media to condemn the police action. The #EndBadGovernance protests have been ongoing for weeks, with Nigerians demanding better governance and an end to corruption.

The Nigerian government has yet to comment on the incident, but human rights groups have already denounced the police action as “brutal” and “unjustified”.

Obinwannem Okibe Jideofo brings you this news.