Protesters block Nasarawa highways over Supreme Court’s verdict
Tension has gripped Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, as protesters blocked highways to express displeasure at the verdict of the Supreme Court affirming Governor Abdullahi Sule as the winner of the March 18, 2023, gubernatorial election.
The situation escalated to the point where the Lafia-Jos Road became impassable, with protesters blocking the route and lighting bonfires, disrupting the movement of travelers and other road users.
Eyewitnesses reported a chaotic atmosphere as the demonstrators expressed their discontent with the court’s decision.
Motorists were compelled to seek alternative routes to navigate out of Lafia due to the road closure.
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Malam Dogo Audu, an automobile mechanic, voiced concerns about the situation and urged authorities to deploy additional security operatives to restore order and prevent further escalation of tensions.
The protests have prompted the shutdown of shops and business centres in the affected areas as residents grapple with the unfolding unrest.
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