Defiant protesters across major states of the federation made good their intention to embark on nationwide protests today, Saturday, June 12 set aside as Democracy Day by the Federal Government.
While some were peaceful, others were violent as police fire teargas to disperse protesters in Abuja and Lagos.
Meanwhile, the protesters were in two factions; for and against President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government. However, TheNewsGuru.com, TNG observed that the anti-Buhari protesters outnumbered those in solidarity with the president.
See photos from the protests below as compiled by TNG’s social media team:
Video: Protesters have started gathering again at #June12thProtest in Lagos.
Police presence has reduced
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[Video] Pro- Buhari protesters attack a lone peaceful protester in Abuja, accused him of being a Yahoo boy #June12thProtest
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Pictures: Some #June12thProtest protesters have been arrested in Lagos after police dispersed them with tear gas. Officers have taken full control of Gani Fawehinmi Park. pic.twitter.com/pjwRPPDQa3
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[Video] Police fire Tear Gas at protesters at Ojota, Lagos state #June12thProtest #KeepitOn
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[Video] Enough is enough." – Protester at #June12thProtest in Lagos.
— TNGbreaking (@tngbreaking) June 12, 2021
#June12Protest : Over 10 Nigerian police officers at Ojota, Lagos, seen dragging just one protester away like a thief that stole democracy from Nigeria.
— TNGbreaking (@tngbreaking) June 12, 2021
Video: Lagos State Police Command warn #June12thProtest protesters to stop advancing to Gani Fawehinmi Park so 'hoodlums' don't hijack protest
— TNGbreaking (@tngbreaking) June 12, 2021