October1: How #RevolutionNow Protesters were Dispersed by Security Operatives in Lagos and Osun
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Oct 01, 2020
Security operatives have dispersed #RevolutionNow protesters in Osogbo, capital of Osun State.
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The protesters, who converged on Nelson Mandela Park, Old Garage around 9 am, were dispersed almost immediately.
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However, they regrouped at Oke-Fia junction and later marched through Old Garage, Orisunbare and Ola-Iya junction, chanting anti-government songs and distributing flyers stating reasons for their agitations.
Also, Some youths on Thursday hit the streets of Lagos State to demand an end to bad governance.
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The protesters, numbering over 200, lamented that 60 years after the country gained independence from Britain and over 20 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, Nigeria's socio-economic development has been mired by bad leadership.
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Police operatives of the Lagos State command arrested no fewer than 20 of the #RevolutionNow protesters.
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The protesters stormed Ojota and Maryland axis to express disgust against what they termed bad governance in Nigeria.
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Similar protests are also taking place in some states across the country.
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