Residents of Enugu State participated in the nationwide protest against hardship and misgovernance by observing a sit-at-home on Thursday.
According to our correspondent who conducted a tour of the state capital, all economic and social activities came to a halt as residents stayed off the streets.
By 10 am, shops, petrol stations, malls, and event centers were completely closed, bringing the city to a standstill.
Although, entrance gates of major markets in Enugu such as Ogbete Main Market, New Market, Abakpa Market and Emene Market were thrown open, there were no body in those markets. At ShopRite and SPAR Market, only security operatives were seen moving around.
At Okpara Square, only fierce looking soldiers and policemen were seen occupying the entrance and road leading into the square.
While the gate of Enugu State High Court was open, no worker was inside except two security men at the entrance gate. At the Federal High Court, the gate was under lock and key.
Speaking to our correspondent, Chinasa Omeke, blamed the situation in Enugu as a result of threats by the security agencies.
“Our people are observing the protest through sit-at-home so that nobody will kill you. In Enugu State, the recent events have shown that Nigeria security agencies have levied war on Nigerian people who will come out to protest, which is their constitutional rights,” he said.
Meanwhile, as at the time of filing this report only a handful of vehicles were on the road.
Pictures of empty roads across Enugu State capital.
