Social Media Erupts in Response to Teargas Fired at Mohbad’s Candlelight Procession
The use of teargas against attendees at the candlelight procession in honor of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, also known as Ilerioluwa Aloba, has stirred reactions on social media. This incident occurred as protesters gathered at the Lekki Phase 1 Gate in Lagos State to demand justice for the deceased artist.
Videos circulated on social media depicted mourners fleeing in fear as teargas canisters were discharged to disperse the gathering, which had convened to mourn the Afrobeat star’s passing.
The incident triggered a range of responses from netizens, with some condemning those who remained at the site after the procession concluded. Others directed blame towards those responsible for firing teargas, which resulted in injuries to peaceful mourners.
Here are some of the reactions:
Marygeebeauty expressed frustration, writing: “Gbogbo Nkan Lagos lo ma n da yato 😡 You were all warned to go home immediately y’all dropped the candles. Why turn it into a protest? We wanted justice, not all this I’m seeing now. You’re too stubborn for this Lagos, I swear. If the police didn’t teargas, I’m very sure some hoodlums would want to loot people’s sweats. They didn’t shoot this time; they all wanted you guys to go home. It’s well o. #justiceformohbad.”
