In a shocking display of aggression, a policeman in Kano, Nigeria, was caught on camera threatening to kill protesters demonstrating against hunger and economic hardship.
The officer’s menacing words, spoken in Hausa, sent a chilling message to the crowd: “If police officers bleed, I will kill. I swear to God, I will kill.”
This disturbing incident unfolded during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, which rapidly descended into chaos in Kano, prompting Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to impose a curfew in a bid to restore order.
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The protesters, driven by desperation and frustration, had taken to the streets to demand action from the government to address the crippling economic conditions.
Tragically, the situation took a deadly turn in Suleja, Niger state, where at least six protesters lost their lives at the hands of security forces.
The brutality has sparked widespread condemnation, with human rights activists and organizations demanding justice for the victims and the release of detained protesters.
Renowned Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, joined the chorus of criticism, lambasting President Bola Tinubu’s speech for its failure to address the egregious police brutality against protesters.
Soyinka urged security agencies to adopt alternative methods for managing civic protests, emphasizing the need for restraint and respect for human rights.
As the situation continues to unfold, the people of Nigeria remain on edge, demanding an end to the bloodshed and a commitment to meaningful change from their leaders.
The policeman’s chilling threat has become a rallying cry for the protesters, who refuse to be silenced in the face of oppression.
