Gunshots were fired into air at the popular Top Medical junction in Tunga area of Minna, Niger State capital, when protesters attempted to block the road.

The Police had earlier fired teargas to disperse the protesters but they attempted to reassemble while aiming at mounting a road block on the ever busy road.

The policemen on ground had to fire gunshots into the air to scare them away.

When our correspondent arrived the scene, policemen and vigilantes were seen removing the stones the protesters had use to barricade a section of the road.

Security Operatives comprising the police, military, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have taken over perceived hot spots including the Popular Kpakungu Roundabout on Minna-Bida road where protest held early this year.

Our correspondent also reports that markets and shops were closed for fear of looting.

MadamVanessa:



Nothing can stop this protest not even the frog eyes dullàrd.

Ikaeniyan0:
Nobody will stop a peaceful protest, but nobody will be allowed to block the road

olisaEze:
They’re asking for an end to bad governance and they are feeding them with bullets. They better not complain when the people reply in kind, because no one person has the monopoly of madness.

Ikaeniyan0:
Nobody will stop a peaceful protest, but nobody will be allowed to block the road

TopBanter:


Are you mad? Is blocking major roads part of protests? So endangering the lives of others, by halting essential activities such as fee movement of emergency vehicles, should be deemed 'protest' also?

TopBanter:


Are you mad? Is blocking major roads part of protests? So endangering the lives of others, by halting essential activities such as fee movement of emergency vehicles, should be deemed 'protest' also?

vowiski:


Even In the US, they block major roads

seanfer:


Don't waste your time replying that moniker.

Ikaeniyan0:
Nobody will stop a peaceful protest, but nobody will be allowed to block the road

yarimo:
Why will the protesters block road? Mind your protest in peace and let others mind there business in peace

TopBanter:


You're right bro. I forget that Nairaland United us with sadistic animals and killers we would normally never associate with but for social media.

helinues:
The protesters should be careful abeg oo.

Politics never reach make out police dey kill the protesters oo. Disperse them with teargas and water Cannon
Toh I don't support tinubu initially ooo
I'm just chasing nairaland clout with him
oma se oo

Beremx:
you go cry tire

TopBanter:


Are you mad? Is blocking major roads part of protests? So endangering the lives of others, by halting essential activities such as free movement of emergency vehicles, should be deemed 'protest' also?

Ikaeniyan0:
Nobody will stop a peaceful protest, but nobody will be allowed to block the road