Security operatives clashed with hoodlums along airport road
in the federal capital territory (FCT).
The clash in the Lugbe area occurred on Thursday night, as a
protest against economic hardship engulfs Nigeria.
In videos shared online, hoodlums were seen erecting
bonfires to prevent motorists from plying the highway.
They ran in different directions as security agencies shot
sporadically to disperse them.
The shooting continued for about two hours.
The situation led to panic, with many residents running to
their homes in fear. Most streets and shops in the area had been shuttered as
early as 6pm over the protest.
Areas affected by the pandemonium include Federal Housing
Junction, Berger, Car Wash Junction, and Police Signboard Junction.
The #EndBadGovernance protest turned violent in certain
northern states on Thursday, with looting and vandalism the order of the day in
Kano, Kaduna, Gombe and Yobe.
Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), said the
police may lean on other security agencies — including the military — if the
protest escalates.
During a press briefing on Thursday, Egbetokun said “the
Nigeria Police Force has placed all units on red alert. Our officers are fully
mobilised and prepared to respond swiftly and decisively to public safety and
order”.
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