Traffic in Ojo area of Lagos State was brought to a standstill as hundreds of pro-Biafra supporters took to the streets in continuation of their protest for the actualisation of the state of Biafra and the unconditional dismissal of the charges of terrorism against the director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
The protest was heavy around Alaba International Electronics Market, where majority of traders are Igbos from eastern Nigeria
The traders shut down shops and restricted vehicular movement in the area, leaving motorists groaning in the heavy traffic build-up.The Biafra supporters said they would continue their protests until their demands are met.
“We have been pushed into protesting. Why will the government continue the persecution of the Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu. People have the right to voice out their opinion. He was not a threat at all,” said Anayo, one of the protesters.Another protester told journalists that, “We were singing solidarity songs, and marching through the streets to express our grievance on the trial of Nnamdi Kanu. We all dispersed when news came in around 1pm that he had been freed from the court trial.”
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