Iyabo Ojo Laments as Teargas Disrupts Nationwide Protests

Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has expressed her dismay over the use of teargas on protesters during the ongoing End Bad Governance protests in Nigeria.

The protests, which began on August 1, 2024, saw numerous Nigerians taking to the streets across the nation to voice their frustration over famine, poor governance, and other pressing issues.

Shortly after the protests commenced, videos began circulating online, depicting scenes of chaos and confrontation between protesters and law enforcement. Iyabo Ojo highlighted one such video from Galaxy TV on her official Instagram profile, which showed protesters being manhandled and subjected to teargas.

In the video, the tense atmosphere was palpable as someone behind the camera narrated the unfolding events, mentioning that shots were fired despite the demonstrators being unarmed. The use of teargas and reported gunfire has sparked outrage among citizens and supporters of the protest.

Iyabo Ojo took to her Instagram caption to voice her concerns and question the actions of the Nigerian police. She wrote:

“Why are they throwing teargas 🤷‍♀️ @nigeriapoliceforce? #peacefulprotest is their right✅️”

Her post has garnered significant attention, with many supporters and followers echoing her sentiments and calling for a more restrained approach from the authorities.