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August 1 Protests: Banks, Petrol Stations, Shops Shut Down In Ibadan

01 August

Reported by Ayooluwa Afolabi

Economic activities in most parts of the Oyo State capital were paralyzed as a result of the nationwide protests against hunger and scarcity of essential commodities across the country.

According to DAILY POST, the nationwide protests commenced in Ibadan on Thursday morning. It was learned that some groups and organizations organized the protests which started at various locations within the ancient city.

One of the groups started its protest in front of the University of Ibadan while another one started at Iwo Road while another protest started at the Mokola roundabout and another at Dugbe.

Commercial banks, petroleum stations, shopping malls, markets and shops, schools, government establishments, and other public infrastructures in major parts of Ibadan were under lock and key, DAILY POST reported.

It was gathered that traders at the spare parts market at Araromi Gate have warned their colleagues not to open their shops today.

A similar incident was reported at Bodija and other markets in the ancient city.

A DAILY POST correspondent also observed that major roads in Ibadan were deserted as a result of the protests.

It was observed that the Eleyele -Eruwa Road, Eleyele -Dugbe Road, Sango -Eleyele Road, and Challenge- Ring Road were deserted with only a few people passing the roads.

A similar situation was observed in areas such as Bodija, Ojoo, Mokola, Total Garden, Agodi Gate, and Iwo Road.


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