Economic Activities Grounded In Enugu As Residents Protest Hike In Fuel Price, Scarcity Of Naira Notes | Sahara Reporters

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Economic and social activities were on Wednesday paralysed in Enugu, the Enugu State capital, as residents took to the streets to protest against the high cost of fuel and scarcity of new naira notes in banks. The protesters marched through major roads in the state capital, causing gridlock in most parts of the state. They accused filling station owners of hoarding and hiking the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise called petrol.

Economic Activities Grounded In Enugu As Residents Protest Hike In Fuel Price, Scarcity Of Naira NotesThe protesters marched through major roads in the state capital, causing gridlock in most parts of the state.

The protesters marched through major roads in the state capital, causing gridlock in most parts of the state. It was observed that the protest which began along Gariki and Agbani roads in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State, soon spread to Ogbete Market, Ogui Road, New Haven and Independence Layout, leading to the closure of many shops and offices over the fear of looting and destruction.

 

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national protest is near by

It spreading! People have been stretched to their breaking point, this time police may not even have fuel to patrol around to sequel the tension

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