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Heavy Police Deployment in Abuja as Hunger Protest Reaches Peak
As the Hunger Protest reaches its peak on Saturday, Abuja is seeing a significant increase in police presence. Hundreds of operatives from the Nigeria Police Force have been strategically deployed to key locations throughout the capital.
The heightened security measures were put in place on Friday evening to manage the anticipated climax of the demonstrations.
In preparation, major entry points to high-profile areas such as Eagle Square, the Federal Secretariat, the National Assembly Complex, the Supreme Court, and the Presidential Villa, which are all situated within the Three Arms Zone, have been reinforced with multiple security checkpoints.
This increased vigilance extends to major roads leading to the MKO Abiola Stadium, initially designated as the main venue for the #EndBadGovernance protests.
On Friday, the protest organizers announced plans to stage a one-million-man march across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, marking the culmination of their demonstrations.
The protests, which began the previous Thursday, have been calling for the reinstatement of the fuel subsidy, among other demands.
The demonstrations have become increasingly violent in several states, including Kano, Plateau, Niger, Jigawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, and Borno.
Reports indicate that at least 15 individuals have been killed, numerous others injured, and several properties damaged during the unrest.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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