1988 Massacre

The 1988 Massacre in Nigeria occurred on December 12-13, when security forces killed hundreds of protesters, mostly students, in Kano. The students were demanding the cancellation of a presidential election they believed was unfairly compromised. The government responded with violent crackdowns, resulting in many deaths and injuries. This event is seen as a tragic moment in Nigeria’s fight for democracy and highlighted the brutal lengths authorities would go to maintain power. The massacre galvanized national outrage, emphasizing the importance of electoral integrity and human rights in Nigeria's political development.