Nasarawa youths shun hunger protest 

Youths in the Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have shunned the ongoing nationwide protest on the hardship being faced by citizens of the country.

Our correspondent who went around Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital on Thursday to monitor the situation, observed that Makurdi/Jos and Shandam roads leading to Government House, Lafia were deserted as security operatives were seen stationed at flashing points to control any possible breakdown of law and order in the areas.

Also, in the Lafia metropolis, residents were seen going about their lawful businesses without any form of harassment.

Other areas visited by our correspondent in the Lafia LG include UAC, Kwandere, and Makurdi roads.

At the locations, youths, market men and women were seen going about their lawful businesses in a peaceful manner without any hindrance or molestation from security operatives in the state.

Our correspondent further gathered that the situation is generally peaceful across the 13 LGs of the state as there are no forms of violence or signs of destruction of government properties.

Although, our correspondent observed that some shop owners put their shops under lock and key probably for fear of being attacked by the protesters.

The Commissioner of Police, Umar Nadada was seen in a convoy going around the state capital alongside other security agencies to ensure that there was no form of violence, infringement on any citizen rights and destruction of properties in the state.

Our correspondent also observed that black marketers on the roadsides had deserted their various petrol stands.

Also, security personnel have been mobilised to protect the Correctional Centre (prison) in Lafia to prevent any disruption and unforeseen circumstances during the demonstration period.

The State Commissioner of Police had warned troublemakers to stay away from the state, urging officers of the command to ensure that the peaceful protesters are protected.

In an interview with two residents of Lafia LGA, Ibrahim Isa and Daniel Emmanuel, both appealed to the federal and state governments to do the needful and urgently address the economic hardship being faced by the citizens.