By our Reporter
As a result of the pains Nigerians are going through , youths and market sellers have mounted the road in protest in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital on Tuesday over biting scarcity of cash and the attendant excruciating pains.
Some areas which include Aladesanmi, Fajol and Somorin in Obantoko area of Abeokuta were taken over by the protesters, making bonfires and chanting anti – CBN songs. The Sapon branch of First Bank was vandalised as the protesters attempted to set it ablaze.
Abimbola Oyeyemi, Ogun Police spokesman, who confirmed the protest said officers are monitoring the situation to prevent the destruction of property and loss of lives.
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.
Although the police stormed the locations and dispersed the protesters, they regrouped as soon as the operatives withdrew from the scene in greater intensity and made bonfires with disused tires.
The situation disrupted vehicular movement as motorists and pedestrians ran off the road in safe directions to avoid the protesters.