Three youths were killed and several others injured during a protest against bad governance in Kaduna on Thursday. According to Vanguard, eyewitnesses reported that the number of protesters, mostly youths and unemployed individuals, outnumbered the security operatives as they marched from the Rigasa area and Abakwa end towards Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the official residence and office of the state Governor.
A protester, who spoke on condition of anonymity, recounted the events: “We were marching peacefully and no one was carrying any offensive weapon. I think the security operatives near the Government House were threatened by our large number. Suddenly, a vehicle used for spraying hot water on protesters came speeding towards us from the Government House axis and sprayed us with hot water. Then another security vehicle came at high speed from the 44 Reference Hospital end. In the confusion that ensued, and as we tried to save ourselves from being hit by the security vehicles, three peaceful protesters were struck and killed. No one carried any weapon; we were just carrying placards and chanting slogans against bad governance.”
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