[VIDEO] Unexpected Gesture: Lagos Police Distribute Bottle Water, Biscuits To Protesters

The Lagos Police Command unexpectedly distributed a bottle of water and a biscuit to protesting members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday.

Recall that the NLC kicked off its two-day nationwide protests over the prevailing economic hardship in the country.

The protesters began their march at the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos, while chanting solidarity songs and slogans.

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Adegoke Fayoade, and some operatives of the command were on the ground at the nation’s commercial capital to entertain the protesters.

The protests, which saw members of organized labour and affiliated unions across the nation taking to the streets on Tuesday, were aimed at drawing attention to the economic difficulties and soaring inflation rates that have plagued citizens.

The protests orchestrated by the NLC were in response to what they describe as a failure by the government to address the root causes of inflation and economic challenges, despite previous dialogues and agreements.

The labour unions have voiced their dissatisfaction with the pace and effectiveness of government actions in mitigating the economic strain experienced by the average Nigerian.