‘I Could Not Breathe’, Sowore Reacts After Collapsing at Protest

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Human rights activist and AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has spoken out after collapsing during a protest, claiming that he experienced severe breathing difficulties following an encounter with security operatives at the demonstration ground.


In a statement shared on social media, Sowore said he struggled to breathe after what he described as the deployment of a “strange gas” by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force at close range.


According to the activist, the substance entered his lungs, leaving him gasping for air before he eventually collapsed at the protest venue.


A video circulating online captured moments from the incident, showing Sowore receiving attention from fellow protesters shortly after the reported collapse.


Reacting to the development, Sowore accused authorities of attempting to intimidate citizens exercising their constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and free expression.


He argued that the incident reflected what he described as increasingly harsh measures being used against dissenting voices and participants in public demonstrations.


Despite the incident, Sowore maintained that activists would continue to demand accountability, improved governance, and respect for democratic rights.


The protest formed part of ongoing demonstrations focused on issues including insecurity, economic hardship, and governance in the country.


As of the time of filing this report, the Nigeria Police Force had not issued an official statement regarding the incident or Sowore’s claims.


The development has since generated reactions on social media, with supporters and critics debating the circumstances surrounding the activist’s collaps

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