ASUU protest in Abuja foiled by policemen

So an ASUU protest took place in  Abuja on wednesday and the police were on ground to stop the Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Abuja chapter from holding an undisturbed rally.

The lecturers wanted to protest against the refusal of the Federal Government to honour the 2009 Agreement reached with the union.

An eyewitness said the lecturers had gathered outside the mini campus of the university as early as 8ambefore security operatives from the Gwagwalada Police Division stormed the place.

Although, the lecturers had planned to move round the town, the police had a hectic time restricting them to the gate of the school.

The eyewitness said, “Thrice, the police shot tear gas to disperse the crowd. Although, the lecturers initially resisted, they retreated when the pressure from the police became intense.”

The UNIABUJA’s ASUU Chairman, Dr. Clement Chup, confirmed the face-off to our correspondent.

He said, “We actually wanted to stage a peaceful protest when the police came and started firing tear gas. They restricted us to the gate of the mini campus. Initially, we resisted because it is our fundamental right to embark on a peaceful protest. We had planned to move by 10am, but they even prevented us from entering the campus.

“They told us that we are not allowed to protest. Meanwhile, they did not give us any reason. It took time before they were able to disperse us. They were firing tear gas indiscriminately.” Why do they have to do this though? Like seriously don't these policemen have children in Federal Universities? I Doubt!