Thugs hijack hunger protest in Nyanya, clash with military officials The protest against hardship and hunger, which began on Thursday, August 1, took a violent turn when some individuals hijacked the demonstration, clashing with the Nigerian Army. Eyewitnesses reported that the protesters, who had gathered at the popular Nyanya bridge, were initially peaceful, expressing their concerns about the economic situation in the country. However, the situation quickly escalated when a group of individuals began vandalising public properties, including street lights, and throwing stones at the Nigerian Army. The army, deployed to maintain order,...