Verydarkman calls out Wike as police fire tear-gas at him, other protesters in Abuja -VIDEO

• A clip video captures the moment Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan and other protesters were descended upon by the Police.
• In the clip, police unexpectedly fired tear gas, causing panic and injuries, including severe eye reactions for VeryDarkMan.
• Verydarkman also seized the opportunity to call out the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, alleging the he ordered the activities of the police.

A distressing video has emerged on social media, capturing the moment when prominent Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan alongside other protesters met an unfriendly resistance from men of the Nigeria Police Force.

The incident occurred on August 2nd, 2024, the second day of the nationwide protests, as Nigerians continued to take to the streets to voice their discontent with the government’s handling of economic hardship and hunger.

VeryDarkMan, a vocal advocate for change, joined the peaceful protest in Abuja, but the gathering was met with an unexpected and violent response from the police.

Without warning, tear gas was fired into the crowd, causing widespread panic, rampage, and injury. VeryDarkMan was among those affected, suffering a severe eye reaction after being exposed to the tear gas.

In a video shared on social media, VeryDarkMan can be seen lamenting and displaying his swollen eyes.

He further alleged that the Minister of FCT, Wike, who previously served as the Governor of Rivers State, was responsible for ordering the security officials to fire tear gas at the protesters.

Watch the video below:

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The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation on social media, with many calling for an end to the excessive use of force by security officials to dispatch protest. Others have continued to reiterate the right of Nigerians to protest in a democratic setting.

Actress Rita Edochie wrote: “MY SON PLEASE ALL OF YOU SHOULD BE CAREFUL . MEANWHILE WELL DONE 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌”

@realkay_mm wrote: “Wike is a very F00lish man!’ He’s hiding behind the military. Soon his cup go full.”

pugar24 wrote: “Now that VDM is on the forefront nobody cho cho cho! If na online now all this yeyebrity go the talk nonsense they are nowhere to be found now.”

mizta_ip wrote: “When APC finish with Nigeria, even the gods will apply for UK VISA 🥱😂”