Youths protest killing by blocking Akure-Owo Expressway
Hundreds of youths from the Ilu-Abo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have barricaded the Akure-Owo Expressway, protesting the killing of a man by suspected bandits. The protesters used the victim's corpse to block the road and demanded urgent action from the government to address insecurity in the area. They carried placards expressing their fears and frustrations, highlighting the impact of kidnappings and violence on their daily lives. The protest caused a major gridlock, with the youths refusing to leave until their concerns were addressed.
What we know
- Youths from Ilu-Abo community blocked the Akure-Owo Expressway, protesting rising insecurity.
- The protesters used the corpse of a man reportedly killed by suspected bandits to barricade the road.
- They demanded government intervention, carrying placards and preventing vehicular movement for hours.
- The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebowale Lawal, was prevented from passing, and the youths insisted on seeing Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
- Police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh said a tactical team has been deployed, with intensified security operations underway to restore safety in the area.
