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The Nigerian army has issued a warning to “rebellious and subversive elements” to desist after a week of protests over police brutality.
The warning came when protesters were attacked by unidentified men with machetes in the capital Abuja.
Demonstrations against police brutality have taken place in Nigerian cities for the past week.
The protests have continued despite the authorities agreeing to dissolve the Special Anti-Theft Squad (Sars).
The unit has been accused of extrajudicial executions, extortion and torture, especially of young people.
The government announced on Thursday a ban on all protests in Abuja, saying protesters were violating public security measures introduced to address Covid-19.
What did the army say?
Army spokesman Col Sagir Musa said in a Facebook post: “The NA [Nigerian army] He hereby warns all subversive and rowdy elements to desist from such acts as he remains highly committed to defending the country and its democracy at all costs.
He continued to offer “to support the civil authority in any capacity to maintain law and order and deal with any situation decisively.”
The statement has been received as a veiled threat by the protesters, reports Chris Ewokor of the BBC Abuja.
What happened to the attack on the protesters?
On Wednesday, protesters against police violence in Abuja were attacked by a group of unidentified men with machetes.
Witnesses said that several hundred protesters were gathered in the center of the city when the attack took place.
One protester said that some of the attackers had been detained and subsequently handed over to authorities.
There are also reports of similar attacks on protesters in Lagos on Thursday.
Source: BBC
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