Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria trooped out to protest rejection of old naira notes by banks and traders on Wednesday.
Gatekeepers News reports that the protest which started in the Eleyele area of Ibadan spread to some other communities like Ologuneru, Ijokodo, and Bodija.
In pictures and videos shared on social media platforms, motorists and commuters were tucked in traffic as the protesters blocked major roads and set up bonfires in affected areas.
The State Police Command, in reaction, said its officers had been dispatched to ensure the protest was not hijacked by “hoodlums and other unscrupulous elements”.
“This far, the Area Commanders of the affected areas have personally led patrols to ensure that the situation is not hijacked by hoodlums and other unscrupulous elements,” the Police said via tweet.
Adewale Osifeso, the Command’s Spokesperson, said normalcy had been restored, and law and order were ensured.
“Normalcy has since returned as the command has taken all necessary to forestall the breakdown of law and order. Updates would be provided accordingly, please,” Osifeso said.
