Men of the Kaduna State Police Command. Has barricaded the road leading to the Government House in the state capital. This is due to the #EndbadGovernance protest which turned violent on Thursday. August 1.
A combined team of security operatives. Which includes the police, civil defence, and state vigilance. And also, service members. Had set a barricade along the Government House road. This is to prevent hoodlums from accessing the area. As well as the surrounding communities.
The police authorities. Have urged parents and guardians to restrain their wards. This is to stop them from disturbing public peace during protests. And also, to warn them to take such tendencies seriously.
On Friday, August 2. The state police spokesman, Mansir Hassan. Had advised the groups intending to protest. That they should liaise with the Commissioner of Police. So as to ensure a peaceful protest.
Hassan said that the protest was hijacked by hoodlums. Who had attempted to gain access to the Government House. This hoodlums injured two policemen. And they also damaged a police armored personnel carrier.
As the protest entered the second day on Friday. Major roads, including the usually bustling Ahmadu Bello Way in the Central Business District. This roads has been deserted, with reduced vehicular and human traffic.
This had made many residents still stayed indoors for fear of the unknown. While public transportation systems operated at reduced capacity.
Many shops and businesses in areas along Junction Road, Ahmadu Bello Way closed their doors as traders stayed away from the market.
More security operatives had been deployed to strategic flashpoints across the state. Most especially the city centres. This roads are the Stadium Roundabout, Katsina Road Roundabout as well as the NEPA Roundabout. Among others. This is where the protester started peacefully on Thursday before it went violent in the state.
Allegedly, over 25,000 security personnel. Which comprises of the police, military, and others were deployed. To strategic locations and flashpoints. This is to maintain order and protect citizens. This is also to protect protesters who are out to demonstrate against bad governance in the country.
