Angry Calabar Protest as UNICROSS Student and Driver Die in Crash
Students of the University of Cross River State marched through Calabar after a road accident claimed the life of a UNICROSS student and a driver. What began as a mourning procession quickly turned confrontational as protesters accused authorities and medical teams of negligence. The demonstration snarled traffic on major routes and brought parts of the city to a standstill. Security forces later deployed teargas to disperse the crowd, escalating tensions and sparking fresh debate over Nigeria’s emergency response readiness. Many residents now question whether these tragic deaths could have been averted, highlighting longstanding concerns about crisis management and public safety across the country.
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