Protest Breaks Out in Lagos
By: Editor
Hundreds of protesters are currently marching from Ikeja Bridge to Alausa, the seat of the Lagos State Government, to demonstrate against hunger and the ongoing demolitions in Oworonshoki, which they say have rendered many residents homeless.
The demonstration, which began around 10:00 a.m. on Friday, was led by the Take It Back Movement and several other civil society groups.
Protesters began converging as early as 7:30 a.m. at Ikeja Bridge before proceeding towards Alausa, carrying placards with inscriptions such as ‘Stop the Demolitions’ and ‘End Hunger Now’.
The groups accused the state government of worsening hardship through what they described as “anti-poor” policies, citing the demolitions in Oworonshoki and other parts of Lagos that have displaced families without alternative housing or adequate notice.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA OTN News reports as gathered that the protesters began converging as early as 7:30 a.m. at Ikeja Bridge before proceeding towards Alausa, the seat of the Lagos State Government.
Protesters in Lagos, including the Take It Back movement, are demonstrating against poverty and the demolition of homes in Oworoshoki, where many impoverished people reside.
OTN News gathered that the protesters who included the Take It Back movement, are demonstrating against poverty and the demolition of homes in Oworoshoki, where many impoverished people reside.
Security operatives, including police officers and personnel of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, were deployed around the Alausa axis to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
As of the time of filing this report, the protesters had reached the Secretariat area, chanting solidarity songs and demanding to meet with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu or his representatives.
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