After a brief period of calm, protesters have once again taken to the streets in the Federal Capital Territory, reigniting the demonstrations that began on August 1.
The protest, which was temporarily halted due to raids on residences and the arrest of organizers, is now actively underway and is expected to culminate in a one million-man march across the country today.
In preparation for today’s protest, security operatives were heavily deployed around the Central Business District areas on Friday, with a noticeable increase in the number of security agents stationed at Eagles Square, a change from the past three days when there were no protests.
The protesters, who began their demonstration as early as 7 a.m. on Saturday, were chanting slogans such as “End hunger” and “Reverse fuel subsidy removal,” among others, as they marched through the streets.
The protesters are demanding action from the government to address the country’s economic challenges and improve the standard of living for citizens.
The return of the protests has brought a sense of unease to the city, with many residents and business owners bracing themselves for potential disruptions.
The government has yet to comment on the renewed protests, but security agencies have vowed to maintain law and order.
As the protest continues, many are watching to see how the situation will unfold and what actions the government will take to address the grievances of the protesters.
