The Kaduna born human rights activist, socio-political critic and former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Senatorial District at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has revealed six major factors that can turn peaceful protest to violent protest.
According to Senator Sani, the six factors that usually turns a peaceful protest into a violent one are as follow:
“Armed security forces shooting at protesters with live ammunition.
“Thugs among the protesters attacking and looting Shops, offices, homes and public facilities.
“Sponsored thugs attacking peaceful protesters.
“Protesters refusal to obey their leaders leading to loss of control.
“The Clashing of two opposing protest groups.
“The infiltration of Peaceful Protesters by others with ulterior motives.”
What are your reactions to Senator Sani summation concerning the subject matter above?
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