SaharaReporters saw that protesters formed a barricade around their Muslim counterparts in Ojota area of Lagos while the latter observed prayers on Friday video — the second day of the demonstration.
The #EndBadGovernance protests have united the faiths of participating Nigerians as videos showed the moment some Christians provided protection to Muslims as they observe their Juma'at prayers amid the nationwide protests in Lagos and Osun states.
SaharaReporters saw that protesters formed a barricade around their Muslim counterparts in Ojota area of Lagos while the latter observed prayers on Friday video — the second day of the demonstration.
Same incident occurred in Osogbo, Osun State, which showed a rare moment of unity and cooperation among people of different faiths in Nigeria.
The act of mutual help highlights the cooperative spirit developing from the protests, despite the escalating tensions and hardships experienced by demonstrators.
A comprehensive situation report issued by the United Action Front of Civil Society on Friday had stated that 21 people died and 1,154 were arrested by security operatives during the #EndBadGovernance protest nationwide.
This was contained in a press release issued by Olawale Okunniyi, Head, Coordinating Secretariat United Action Front of Civil Society on Friday.
The statement added that 175 people were injured since the commencement of the protest on Thursday.