Suspected thugs have begun threatening residents of Lagos State, warning them against participating in the hunger protest scheduled for August 1 to 10.
In a viral video released on Tuesday, anonymous voices warned market traders and others to avoid the protest, suggesting it could lead to even greater chaos than the #EndSARS demonstrations.
“Anybody that is confident should come out on Thursday to protest. Are you the only one hungry?
“If you dare come out for the protest, you will be mercilessly dealt with,” the voices in the video threatened.
This situation arises in the context of a directive from Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, who has instructed senior police officers to ensure the safety of participants in the upcoming #EndBadGovernance protest.
Egbetokun issued this order in response to a request from human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa.
On July 26, 2024, Adegboruwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria had written to the IGP requesting police protection for the protesters.
The IGP responded positively in a letter dated July 29, 2024, directing senior officers to address the request made on behalf of the Take It Back Movement, one of the groups organizing the protest.
Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-DKznfIXjh/?igsh=aXkwaDFtcmczMnUw
