Today marked the second day of the protests called by the NLC, TUC and other activists against the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Today’s protest was generally more peaceful and there was a lot more people out taking part in the protests.
In the seaport in Lagos, operations were grounded as there was visibly no activity going on. A large presence of security was around to protect the ports but there was no business activity going on as people obeyed the sit at home order. At the Airports, International Flights where in operation while the Local Airport was grounded.
In the Federal Capital Territory, the protest was in full force as the Federal Secretariat was under lock and key. In Kwara State, the strike continued for the second day running and it took off from the NLC secretariat through Offa road and headed for the Government House.
It was reported later this evening that the Police fired live bullets at Jakande Round about, Lekki to scare off protesters.
In general, the general protest spread round the country and presently it seems the citizens of this country are solidly behind NLC and TUC and the demand is for the Federal Government to revert back to its former N65 before any negotiations can take place.
Some protesters were reportedly at the premises of Femi Otedola though this report could not be confirmed and two lives were also lost in Lagos State as a reckless driver hit and run over some protesters while trying to avoid a burn fire.
We look forward to the third day of protests.
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