Report: 30 Young Protesters Die In #EndBadGovernance Rally

Report: 30 Young Protesters Die In #EndBadGovernance Rally

No fewer than 30 people were killed during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest held by some Nigerian youths between August 1 and August 10.

A security company, Beacon Security Intelligence, in its August report on Nigeria’s security situation, said 30 people were killed across seven states.

According to BSI, the majority of the casualties were killed by gunshots, “possibly from law enforcement and unidentified armed actors.”

The report contradicted the claim by the Nigeria Police Force that only seven fatalities were recorded during the protest.

The security company also reported incidents of unprofessional conduct by law enforcement personnel and instances of abuse of rules of engagement during the protest.

A part of the report read, “The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria2024 protests were marked by violent clashes, vandalism, and looting across Nigeria, particularly in the North, leading to heavy-handed security responses, including tear gas, curfews, clampdowns, and military interventions.

“During the period, a total of 30 fatalities tied to the nationwide protest were recorded across seven states and the FCT.

“On a regional level, three regions were impacted: the North-West region, which accounted for 56.67% of fatalities; the North-Central region (23.33%); and the North-East region (20%).

“There were also incidents of unprofessional conduct by law enforcement personnel and instances of abuse of rules of engagement.”

Speaking on the activities of bandits, BSI said no fewer than 2,174 people were killed and abducted in August 2024.

According to the company, a total of 907 people were killed while 1,267 others were abducted.