Empty roads, streets, markets in Lagos over protest

Like a city in mourning, major streets and roads in Lagos are partially or completely deserted over the End Governance in Nigeria protest.

The protest, which kicked off today, August 1, 2024, is meant to last until August 10, 2024.

Major roads and streets in the state are deserted, while markets are also closed despite market promises to open markets for business activities.

Also, there are fewer vehicles plying the roads, and those working have increased transportation fare by over 300 per cent.

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)said it recognizes that protest by any group of citizens in a democracy can be organised, subject to compliance with rules and regulations, decency, respect for the rule of law, as well as respect for the right of other citizens to move freely and carry out their normal duties and business without any threat or inhibition.