Protest of today was marked by many unexpected incidents. With yesterday’s doused situation, one would have thought to see a smoother day in today’s protest, but behold, it is going toward a violent dimension and more serious issues are beginning to come up.
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| Niger State Violent Demonstration |
At Ibafo a protester was said to have been killed by a stray bullet. In Bauchi, Emir’s palace was attacked by hoodlums who threw stones and threatened to burn down the structure. In Niger State, many government structures were set ablaze by violent demonstrators. The infrastructures include the INEC office along David Mark road in Minna, the Governor's campaign office at Mobil Roundabout, Senator Awaisu Kuta's house, PDP vice chairman Barr. Tanko Beji's chamber and IBB campaign office. Today also the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) directed all oil production platforms to be on red alert in preparation for total production shutdown, I guess this would definitely put a standstill on the movement and economic activities of the country if it happens.
In another development, Nigerians in Ghana led by Dele Momodu, Publisher of Ovation Magazine, demonstrated at the Nigerian High Commission, where they sent their protest letter to the President through Musiliu Obanikoro, the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana. We pray for a peaceful resolution of this situation.
