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JUST IN: Roads Blocked As Residents Protest In Minna

Residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, on Monday, protested high cost of living in the country, blocking major roads within the metropolis.

The protesters including women and youths were heard chanting protest songs, while security agents including policemen looked on.

They said the rising cost of food items and poor government effort to arresting the situation forced them to block major roads so that government will hear their cry.

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The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba, while addressing the protesters, said the government is aware of the pain and hardship families are faced with at this time

He said the government is working towards reducing the cost of living and consequences of the petrol subsidy removal.

Details later…

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