On August 1, 2024, a peaceful protest in Abuja, Nigeria, advocating for the #EndBadGovernance movement, escalated when police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators near Eagle Square. The protest, initially a peaceful demonstration, turned chaotic around 11:46 a.m. when police resorted to using tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Despite prior warnings confining the protest to Moshood Abiola Stadium, participants marched to Eagle Square, asserting their constitutional right to protest freely. In response, police fired tear gas canisters, injuring several protesters. Some demonstrators endured the burning sensation from inhaling the tear gas fumes to pick up and throw the canister shells back at the police line.

The protests, part of a nationwide movement, were driven by widespread dissatisfaction with the economic situation, including high costs of living and government policies perceived as detrimental. At least two people were reported killed in clashes with security forces in Niger state, and incidents of looting and property damage were reported in other regions.

The government's use of tear gas and, in some cases, live ammunition to disperse peaceful protesters drew criticism from human rights organizations, which condemned the excessive use of force. The protests highlighted deep-seated frustrations with governance and economic hardships affecting many Nigerians.