Amid ongoing nationwide protests over economic hardship, an unidentified man made a dramatic statement in Lagos by stripping naked during a demonstration on Thursday. The man was filmed walking through Ojota, joining other protesters and singing “Solidarity forever” in a viral video that has spread across social media.
The protests, which began on August 1, 2024, under the hashtag #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, have seen citizens across the country express their frustration with the current economic conditions and governance. In Lagos, demonstrators defied a court order limiting their protests to specific areas, taking to streets, roads, and Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park to voice their grievances.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin reassured the public through a statement on X.com that police are actively ensuring safety and order. Hundeyin highlighted that Commissioner of Police CP Adegoke Fayoade visited several protest sites, including Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park and the Lekki Toll Gate, and confirmed that the demonstrations remained peaceful. The police are committed to monitoring the situation and protecting both protesters and non-protesters, emphasizing that the situation in Lagos is calm and under control.
