Kaduna City Shuts Down Amid Protests Against Fuel Subsidy

In Kaduna city, many shops and businesses are closed as protests sweep across Nigeria. People are staying indoors, wary of potential clashes during the demonstrations. Streets that are usually bustling with activity, like Ahmadu Bello Way, are eerily quiet, with hardly any cars or pedestrians in sight.

Some small shops and beancake sellers are still open, as a few curious onlookers gather to watch the protests unfold. However, most businesses around Junction Road, Kakuri Busstop, Sabon Tasha, Kawo, and Mando have shut their doors, trying to avoid the risk of looting or damage.

Security forces are now stationed at key locations to keep order and ensure the safety of everyone involved, including potential protesters. This comes after a group of demonstrators tried to block the roads leading to the Government House, pushing their demand to end fuel subsidy and bad governance.

The protest started peacefully at the NEPA roundabout; participants were chanting songs and holding placards. But things took a turn for the worse when some protesters began burning tires and throwing stones in an effort to reach the Government House.

In response to the escalating situation, police used teargas to disperse the crowd. Despite this, the protesters stood their ground and continued their demonstration across different areas of the city.