In a remarkable show of support, police officers were seen distributing sachets of water to protesters on Thursday. A video shared by the police force on their X handle captured officers handing out bags of water to the demonstrators.
The police accompanied the video with the caption, “If it’s peaceful, we’re game,” signaling their endorsement of peaceful protests.
Protests broke out in several states as citizens voiced their frustration over the country’s ongoing economic difficulties. The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, which began on August 1, 2024, aimed to bring attention to the public’s concerns and urge the government to address them.