In a video circulating on social media, the unidentified man is seen calmly picking up a smoking tear gas canister thrown by police officers. Instead of throwing it away or fleeing the scene, the man puts the canister to his lips and inhales deeply, exhaling the gas as if it were a cigarette.
The unidentified man, that surfaced in a video on social media, can be seen coolly picking up one of the smoking tear gas canisters that police were throwing. Instead of throwing it away or fleeing, the man put the canister to his lips and drew a deep breath, exhaling the gas like a cigarette.
Onlookers reacted in disbelief. “It was surreal,” commented one protester who would only speak anonymously. “We were all running away from the tear gas, and this guy just picked it up and started smoking it. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Medical experts warn that inhaling tear gas can lead to more severe health consequences, including respiratory distress, skin irritation, and possible long-term harm to the lungs.
The identity and current condition of the man remain unknown, as does his motivation for such a daring act. Some speculate it was a form of protest against police brutality, while others believe it was a moment of sheer bravado.
The Nairobi demonstrations have been very outstanding locally and, in fact, internationally, as calls to dialogue and ensure there is a peaceful resolution are raised.
Human rights organizations have condemned police brutality in kenya during the protests and urged the government to address issues driving the protests.
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