Angered youths have staged a protest in Lambata and
blocked the major highway leading into Minna, the Niger state capital,
on Tuesday, December 8.
The Punch reports that the youths were protesting against the relocation of the Lambata market by the state government.
Speaking with journalists, Malam Hassan Adamu, a fish seller in Lambata, said the road was blocked since Monday evening.
“The youths came out late night to block the road due to the stopping of market activities by government.
“The Izom people wanted the Lambata and Izom markets to operate simultaneously, but there is opposition from Lambata,” he said.
Meanwhile, Elkana Bala, the police spokesman, confirmed the blockage of the road, adding that security had already been deployed to the area.
“Our men have been deployed and situation will soon be under control. I urge all involved to be law abiding,” he added.
However, at 11:30am the bridge at Izom linking Minna and Suleja was still blocked by youths. Police officers fired tear gas into the air to disperse them.
According to NAN, the crisis was caused by the killing of three Fulani herdsmen at the Lambata market a fortnight ago, which led to the intervention of the state government.
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The Punch reports that the youths were protesting against the relocation of the Lambata market by the state government.
Speaking with journalists, Malam Hassan Adamu, a fish seller in Lambata, said the road was blocked since Monday evening.
“The youths came out late night to block the road due to the stopping of market activities by government.
“The Izom people wanted the Lambata and Izom markets to operate simultaneously, but there is opposition from Lambata,” he said.
Meanwhile, Elkana Bala, the police spokesman, confirmed the blockage of the road, adding that security had already been deployed to the area.
“Our men have been deployed and situation will soon be under control. I urge all involved to be law abiding,” he added.
However, at 11:30am the bridge at Izom linking Minna and Suleja was still blocked by youths. Police officers fired tear gas into the air to disperse them.
According to NAN, the crisis was caused by the killing of three Fulani herdsmen at the Lambata market a fortnight ago, which led to the intervention of the state government.
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