Six days into the planned 10-day hunger protest, parts of Lagos and Kaduna states have seen a decline in protest activities.
The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests have drawn large crowds, particularly youth, demanding that President Bola Tinubu's administration address the economic hardships faced by citizens.
On Sunday, suspected hoodlums disrupted protests at the Ojota Park in Lagos, following a disagreement between two protester groups. On Tuesday, security forces were present as business resumed in the area.
In Kaduna State, protesters were notably absent, with shops, filling stations, and markets closed. The Kaduna State Security Council, led by Governor Uba Sani, imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria due to security concerns. The council cited criminal elements hijacking the protests to loot and destroy property.
Meanwhile, police arrested over 30 protesters in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, and Bauchi states for waving Russian flags, an act labeled as treasonable by Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa.
In a nationwide address on Sunday, President Tinubu urged protesters to calm their agitation, assuring that his administration is working to improve living standards. Protesters' demands include the return of the fuel subsidy, reduced governance costs, and reversal of the electricity tariff hike.
