Nationwide Hunger Protests Begin

  • Banks, eateries, fuel stations, super marts, others under lock and keys as armed security men storm Lagos roads
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As the planned nationwide protest against hunger begins today, the organisers and the police, the lead security agency, have held their positions as the former insisted on a street procession, while the latter maintained its stance of having the protest confined to designated spots.

Situation report

Banks, eateries, fuel stations, super marts, others under lock and keys as armed security men storm Lagos roads

Checks by Vanguard as of 7 am, witnessed special security personnel, tagged: CP Tactical Squad, Lagos State Police Command, stationed at Egbeda Bus Stop, monitoring development.

The roads are virtually empty as only commercial buses, popularly called Danfo could be seen operating.

The ever busy Bus Rapid Transit, BRT terminals were empty as there were no buses in sight while passengers that dared to go out, scuttled to board Danfos.

A number of banks, eateries, fuel stations, superstores, and other business enterprises were seen under lock and keys.

Also some miscreants were seen on major roads like: Ikotun, Egbeda, Dopemu, Ikeja, Ojota, gisting and drinking alcoholic stuff and smoking.

As of 7.30 am there was no sign of likely protest as protesters could not be seen in sight but armed special task force, Rapid Response Squad men are in their large number across the metropolis.

Police helicopter was seen on surveillance operating across the metropolis.

Armoured Personnel Carrier, APC vehicles and vans were seen stationed at strategic points at Gani Fawenhimi Freedom Park as well as Peace Park, Ojota area.

Police patrol team on standby at Ojodu Berger under bridge

Images from Effurun Roundabout, Delta State by Akpokona Omafuaire

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