POLICE CLASH WITH PROTESTERS AT MKO ABIOLA STADIUM, ABUJA

On August 3, 2024, a protest titled "End Bad Governance and End Hunger" at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja turned violent when police opened fire on the demonstrators. The protest, organized to highlight issues of poor governance and hunger, quickly descended into chaos as law enforcement used live ammunition to disperse the crowd. The aggressive response caused widespread panic, resulting in injuries among protesters and journalists. The incident has provoked strong criticism from human rights groups and political figures, who are calling for an immediate investigation into the police’s actions and accountability for the violence. This clash underscores the urgent need for systemic reforms and improved dialogue between the government and civil society to address the underlying issues and manage public demonstrations more effectively.