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How Protect Yourself During An Active Protest by Babatunjo(op): 7:53am On Aug 01, 2024
Babatunjo:
To protect yourself against thugs and security agencies brutality during a protest, consider bringing the following items:

Protective Gear: Wear goggles or safety glasses to shield your eyes from tear gas or pepper spray.

Face Mask: A mask can help with tear gas or pepper spray; consider an N95 mask for added protection.

Water Bottle: Use it to rinse off irritants from tear gas or pepper spray.

Milk or Antacids: These can help neutralize the effects of pepper spray if you get exposed.

Legal Observers: If possible, have someone designated to record interactions with law enforcement.

Emergency Legal Information: Carry contact details for legal aid or an attorney in case of arrest.

Whistle: To alert others if you’re in distress.
Blanket or Towel: For cushioning and covering if you need to sit on the ground or protect yourself.

Bandanas or Cloth: Useful to cover your face or for first aid, in case of teargas.

Portable Charger: Ensures your phone stays functional for calls or emergency contacts.

Stay informed about Nigerian laws and your rights during protests to ensure you are prepared and safe.
Re: How Protect Yourself During An Active Protest by Chinkoalhaji34: 7:54am On Aug 01, 2024
Na only those wey no sabi wetin dem dey do go enter protest without plan. Make una dey wise, no be all gathering fit be for your good. If you no get strong reason, better stay your side.
Re: How Protect Yourself During An Active Protest by Ikaeniyan0: 7:55am On Aug 01, 2024
Stay at home
Re: How Protect Yourself During An Active Protest by ajibe: 7:55am On Aug 01, 2024
Chinkoalhaji34:
Na only those wey no sabi wetin dem dey do go enter protest without plan. Make una dey wise, no be all gathering fit be for your good. If you no get strong reason, better stay your side.
message already passed
Re: How Protect Yourself During An Active Protest by chiagozien(m): 7:59am On Aug 01, 2024
Igbos guard your shops against looters.



Carry 2 by 2 wait for them if you have nothing to do that.
Re: How Protect Yourself During An Active Protest by Salewa97: 8:49am On Aug 01, 2024
Protests are just a way for people to make noise without real solutions.

Why should anyone put themselves at risk when the same issues keep repeating? It's like shouting into a void.

Instead of looking for ways to protect yourself during a protest, how about we focus on why protests keep happening in the first place? It’s a cycle of frustration with no end in sight.

People should think twice before stepping into chaos; there are better ways to express discontent that don't involve getting caught up in the madness.

At the end of the day, the same politicians remain in power, and the citizens are left to pick up the pieces. Protests are just a distraction from real accountability.
Re: How Protect Yourself During An Active Protest by DMerciful01(m): 8:49am On Aug 01, 2024
You mean all this items are recommended for protesters?....u neva ready to protest be that...u know how much be milk?
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