A potentially dangerous situation was averted at the #EndBadGovernance protest in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) when police apprehended a man attempting to attack protesters with a knife.
Eyewitness accounts describe the suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, approaching the demonstration with a knife before being swiftly disarmed and arrested by security personnel.
The motivations behind the attempted attack are currently unclear, but the incident has raised concerns about protester safety and security.
The #EndBadGovernance protests, which commenced on August 1, 2024, aim to address pressing issues such as economic hardship, inflation, and police brutality.
This incident highlights the importance of maintaining a secure environment for peaceful assembly and expression of grievances.
