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“As a people, we can overdo things” – Uche Jombo knocks those tear-gassed after Mohbad’s candlelight procession

Popular Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo, has voiced her criticism against Nigerians who remained at the Lekki Toll Gate after attending Mohbad’s candlelight procession on September 21.

The candlelight vigil was organized to commemorate the late singer’s life and work.

"As a people, we can overdo things" - Uche Jombo knocks those tear-gassed after Mohbad's candlelight procession
Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo, Photo credit; @uchejombo Source: Twitter

Reports circulating on social media revealed that the Nigerian police dispersed the crowd with tear gas after initially requesting that attendees disperse peacefully.

Taking to her Twitter account, Uche Jombo questioned the actions of those who chose to remain at the toll gate beyond the conclusion of the event.

The candlelight procession, which was held to honor the memory of Mohbad, had officially ended at 8:00 pm, with organizers urging participants to return home.

She wrote;

“So candlelight vigil for mohbad finished at 8pm and some people went to toll gate … why? I saw that tear gas video and thought it was at the vigil….. it was after sometimes as a people we can over do things.

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