This marked the third day of protests, with demonstrators arriving as early as 7 AM.
Carrying placards and banners, the protesters passionately called
for the cancellation of the road project. Despite several attempts by
government officials to address them, the group insisted they would only
speak with Governor Seyi Makinde.
A
heavy security presence, including police officers, Civil Defence,
Amotekun, and plainclothes operatives, was observed at the scene. The Friday prayers were led by Sheik Almufut AbdulAkeem Mohammad Awwal from the Molarere community.In
a brief sermon, an unnamed cleric urged the crowd to fear God and
remember the Day of Judgment when everyone will account for their
actions.
Special prayers were offered for the governor, the state, and the country.
As of the time of this report, it was learned that community leaders from the affected areas were in a closed-door meeting with government officials.
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