By Damilare Adeleye
A young man clutching a knife and a pair of scissors has been arrested by police around the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
A bystander alerted authorities after spotting the individual, prompting protesters to apprehend him and hand him over to police for questioning.During the interrogation, the suspect revealed the location of the weapons, leading to their recovery.
The crowd, outraged by the suspect’s actions, chanted ‘He’s not one of us!’
Meanwhile, thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Abuja’s Central Business District, decrying hunger and economic hardship in various parts of the nation.
The usually bustling hub of government and corporate activity has been transformed into a virtual ghost town, with plainclothes policemen and security agents deployed in major areas.
The protesters, chanting slogans like “We dey Hungry” and “Nigerian government is a scam”, are marching towards the Eagle Square Arena at the Federal Secretariat Complex.
The demonstration is a culmination of growing discontent over the country’s economic woes.The protest has brought business activities to a standstill, with many offices and shops closed.The protesters’ grievances include the high cost of living, unemployment, and perceived government inaction in addressing the economic crisis.