Yesterday, the Nigerian police reportedly dispersed some peaceful protesters forcefully in Calabar, Cross-River. According to reports, the University of Calabar UNICAL students were protesting over the alleged absconding of the money promised them by the governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr. Asu Okang – before they were attacked with teargas and also allegedly shot at by the security operatives.

The incident reportedly happened at Murtala Mohammed Highway Calabar by Transcorp Hotel as they gathered at the U. J. Esuene stadium during the Children’s Day programme.

At least, three students were reported to have been shot with various degrees of injuries by the security operatives…

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