Fresh Protest Breaks Out In Ibadan Over Naira, Petrol Scarcity

Amidst the scarcity of naira notes and Premium Motor Spirits (PMS), popularly called petrol, some protesters, on Monday morning, took to the gate of the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State to express their frustration and anger.

It was learnt that some members of the university’s community barricaded the institution’s gate, thereby preventing vehicular movement and other activities.

According to reports, Nigerian soldiers and Operation Burst officers were at the scene to curb violence.

The Nigerian Voice understands that many Nigerians have been groaning over the unavailability of petrol and hike of transportation for many weeks now.

Over the last week, protests were held in Ibadan, with thugs hijacking the demonstrations and destroying properties in some areas.

This is worsened by the scarcity of new naira notes even as the 10 February deadline for the end of the old notes as a legal tender approaches.