By Our Correspondent <\/p>\n
Busness activities and traffic flow were paralyzed in Ibadan on Monday as scores of members of the civil society groups stormed the streets of Ibadan in continuation of the protest demanding the immediate release of the 38 school children and teachers being held in captivity by terrorists.<\/p>\n
The protests which caused temporary shut down of commercial activities at the ever busy Iwo road , Ibadan saw the road leading to Ife barricaded by the aggrieved youths.<\/p>\n
Also, the Challenge Roundabout leading to Lagos Expressway was barricaded by the protesters calling on government to end worsening insecurity across the state.<\/p>\n
Led by Take It Back Movement , a human rights group, the protest held at different locations in the city was peaceful.<\/p>\n
The mass movement also witnessed gridlock at other major roads within the Ibadan metropolis . It was a mix of youths, artisans, market men and women .<\/p>\n
The demonstrators blocked busy intersections from about 8:30am with placards carrying various inscriptions such as ; \u201cBring back our children now , \u201cOyo Blood is Not Cheap\u201d, and \u201cEnd Kidnapping Now\u201d.<\/p>\n
Vehicles entering the ancient city from Challenge ,Ring Road, and Iwo Road were forced to turn back, causing long gridlock.<\/p>\n
The protesters said kidnappings, banditry , and farm invasions in Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun, and Ibadan have made daily life unsafe.<\/p>\n
Men of the Oyo State Police Command, Amotekun Corps, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps were seen in strategic positions to prevent looting, violence and break down of law and order.<\/p>\n
While speaking, the National Coordinator of the Movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, in a chat, said the protest \u201cis a continuation of actions the organisation has embarked upon since the abduction of children and teachers\u201d in the Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State in May.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will continue to protest for the release of all abducted victims until they are free. We believe that government officials are in the comfort of their rooms and offices while innocent 38 students and their teachers are languishing in the kidnappers\u2019 den.<\/p>\n
He said politicians are busy strategizing for the 2027 elections when the country is not secure.<\/p>\n
Sanyaolu added, \u201cWe will not be sitting until 2027. By that time, we won\u2019t even know how many will be alive. So that is why we are at the heart of Ibadan in Oyo State, where the abduction took place. The state and federal governments must act or they will continue to witness mass action.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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