The residents of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital has today been Tuesday 7th February, 2023 witness a protest over the pain and agony following the scarcity of fuel and naira notes S the hardship keep draining the little change in the pocket of Nigerians especially those in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
It was gathered that the Aladesanmi, Fajol and Somorin in Obantoko area of Abeokuta were submerged by the protesters, making bonfires and chanting songs that indicates the suffering infested by the shrud policy of CBN and federal government as well.
And the Sapon branch of First Bank was also vandalised as the protesters attempted the alternative solution of setting the bank ablaze.
According to the Ogun Police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the protest to The Nation, said officers are monitoring the situation to prevent the destruction of property and loss of lives.
While Oyeyemi, a Superintendent of Police (SP), said a group of boys is involved, stressing the Command was studying the protesters to know whether they are Okada riders or not.
He also confirmed the police presence at the locations though the situation affected vehicle and pedestrians movement but peace and stability was also maintained.
Source: Nation