Police responded to protesters gathering at the Government House in Kano State by firing gunshots and teargas.
The incident occurred on Thursday morning when demonstrators, participating in a nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest against hardship, set up a bonfire in front of the Government House.
The protesters, who had converged from various parts of the city, were expecting Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to address them. However, as the protest gained momentum, some individuals among the crowd began assembling tyres and setting them ablaze near the gate, prompting the police to take action, Daily Trust reports.
Security forces at the Government House in Kano responded to the escalating protest by firing gunshots and teargas, attempting to disperse the crowd. The nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest is calling for urgent action to address pressing economic concerns, including soaring food inflation, general inflation, and other related issues.