In a significant demonstration on Monday, Minna, the capital of Niger State, saw residents blocking major roads, expressing discontent with the soaring cost of living in the country. Chanting protest songs, women and youths conveyed their frustration, while security agents, including policemen, observed the scene.
Roads Blocked As Residents Protest High Living Cost In Minna
Residents in Minna, Niger State, protested against the high cost of living, blocking major roads.
Women and youths chanted protest songs, expressing frustration over rising food prices and perceived government pic.twitter.com/1MpbULk1JI
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The protesters pointed to the escalating prices of essential goods and criticized the government’s perceived lack of effort in addressing the situation, leading them to take to the streets to ensure their grievances are heard.
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Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, of Minna, Niger state, addressing the protesters, acknowledged the pain and hardship faced by families, assuring them that the government is actively working to reduce living costs and manage the repercussions of the petrol subsidy removal.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
