Live Update: Hardship Protests in Nigeria – Day 1
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.
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Borno: Protesters demand return of fuel subsidy
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri
They were mostly youths carrying placards with inscriptions such as ‘Ba Maso in Hausa’ (‘We no agree’); ‘Tinubu must reserve or bring back fuel subsidy’, ‘We are dying of hunger and insecurity’, ‘Just yesterday 20 people were killed in suicide attack in Kawuri of Konduga LGA’, among others.
The protesters were peaceful, even as some security agencies were waving at them.
It was also observed that little business activities are ongoing in some areas with skeletal services at some filling stations.
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Vanguard is live with the protesters in Ikeja
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Ikeja: Protesters chanting solidarity songs in Ikeja
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Lagos: Security men hold parade at Freedom Park, Ojota
Situation report
Banks, eateries, fuel stations, super marts, others under lock and keys as armed security men storm Lagos roads
.Danfo drivers make brisk business
.BRT suspends operations
By Olasunkanmi Akoni
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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