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Police Roll Out Tanks As Anti-Buhari Protests Begin In Lagos, Ibadan And Abuja
Scores of armed policemen have taken strategic positions at the National Stadium, Surulere and environs, following insistence by some activists to continue with today’s protest despite call off by Tuface Idibia.
The men are visible under the bridge opposite the stadium, the link road inward Surulere, Ojuelegba bus stop as well as strategic positions on Ikorodu road.
Armoured tanks have also been rolled out to stop the protest against policies of President Muhammadu Buhari government.
The march is ON! #IStandWithNigeria pic.twitter.com/pMbefzooRe
— EiE Nigeria (@EiENigeria) February 6, 2017
Those leading the protest were said to have approached the police officers to find out why the venue was blocked.
The police officers in response requested for the permit the protesters obtained to embark on their demonstration.
The protests is ongoing in Ibadan and Abuja - More details to follow.
You cannot impoverish Nigerian People &pretend dt all is well.Budgets are been padded in d midst of d fyt against corruption#IStandWithNig pic.twitter.com/eUSOxH07k3
— Ms Maureen Kabrik (@MKabrik) February 6, 2017
