It was a black Monday in Ibadan when staffs of Yale Foods staged a violent protest against the company’s alleged refusal to distribute palliatives that were reportedly provided by the federal government last year.
One of the protesters, who spoke on condition of anonymity to DparrotNews, recounted the events leading up to the protest.
According to the protester, the company had failed to deliver the promised palliatives, prompting the employees to take to the streets in anger.
“In an attempt to quell the protest, Yale management called for support of the police and civil defense forces. The presence of law enforcement escalated tensions, leading to a violent confrontation.
“The situation took a tragic turn when police allegedly fired shots to disperse the protesters, resulting in at least one death and leaving another protester severely injured and hospitalized.
The protester described the scene: “We were demanding what is rightfully ours. Instead of listening to us, they brought in the police to intimidate and silence us. The situation became chaotic, and people started running when the shooting began.”
“Newsmen who arrived at the scene to cover the protest were also caught in the crossfire as everal journalists were attacked by the angry crowd, while one vehicle was damaged during the fracas.
“The incident underscores the urgent need for companies and government bodies to address employee grievances transparently and promptly to prevent such violent outbursts.
As investigations continue, there are growing calls for accountability and justice for the victims of the protest.
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