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Protest: Heavy Security Blockade Cripples Movement In Abuja
By Gideon Ayeni
Massive gridlock and confusion gripped central Abuja on Monday morning as security operatives sealed off key routes leading to the Eagle Square and the Federal Secretariat—locations reportedly earmarked for a planned protest against the controversial cybercrime law and the emergency rule declared in Rivers State.
As early as dawn, heavily armed riot policemen and other security personnel mounted barricades using patrol vehicles, completely blocking access to the popular protest zone to stop the planned protest in Abuja.
The move, seen as a preemptive measure to thwart the protests that left scores of Abuja civil servants, commuters, and private citizens stranded.
Many workers attempting to reach offices within the Federal Secretariat complex—some of which share a boundary with Eagle Square—were turned back by stern-faced officers. Those who insisted on going to work were forced to disembark from their buses and trek long distances under the watchful eyes of security agents.
The blockade triggered widespread traffic congestion across adjoining roads, with commuters caught in the chaos struggling to navigate the gridlock or find alternative routes. Frustration mounted as passengers scrambled for space and exit paths in the packed streets.
Despite the disruption, the Nigeria Police Force has yet to issue any official statement explaining the blockade or addressing the hardship it caused for thousands of workers on a weekday.
The planned protest, spearheaded by citizens angry over recent government policies, had stirred online mobilization in the days leading up to Monday. However, the clampdown on access routes appears to have stalled the demonstration—at least for now.
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