Men of the Nigeria Police on Sunday fired teargas to disperse a crowd of angry protesters demonstrating against the brutal killing of over 200 residents in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area.
The protesters, dressed in black and wielding placards, had taken to the streets to demand justice and immediate action from the state and federal governments.
Their chants filled the air with grief and outrage, as they called for an end to the unrelenting attacks by suspected armed herdsmen.
The peaceful demonstration, however, turned chaotic when security forces arrived at the scene and fired teargas canisters to break up the crowd.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and confusion as protesters scattered for safety, with some reportedly injured in the ensuing stampede.
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