…security operatives mount guard on major private, government facilities
Security operatives especially the police on Friday, August 2, fired teargas canisters at protesters assembling at the popular Berger roundabout in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The police asked the protesters to move to the Moshood Abiola Stadium where they were expected to carry out their peaceful protest without hindrances.
Recall Nigerians in their hundreds trooped to the streets across the country on Thursday to register their grievances to the government over hardships in the country.
The first day of the nationwide protest which was largely peaceful, however, turned violent in some parts of the country, though no loss of life was recorded in FCT.
Security operatives, especially the military, are presently guarding major private and government properties.
The security beef-up was due to what happened on Thursday, August 1, when the peaceful protest turned violent after the protesters moved from the Moshood Abiola National Stadium to Eagle Square.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the NNPC towers among others were heavily guarded to prevent attack by the protesters.
Apart from the little issue that occurred in Berger, Abuja is calm.
The protesters have left the Berger junction to avoid a repeat of what happened on Thursday.
Our correspondent also observed that the police helicopter was seen hovering around the Central Business District (CBT), to monitor the situation.
Recall that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun on Thursday placed the police on red alert, urging all citizens to remain calm.
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