An aggrieved man who climbed a mast on Katampe Hill in Abuja on Monday vows to sacrifice his life if it would lead to solution to the problems plaguing the country.
This is even as officers of the Fire Service, National Emergency Management Agency, and other FCT safety personnel have invaded the scene to save the situation.
According to handwritten suicide note the protester reportedly left at the foot of the mast, he demanded the return of fuel subsidy, among others. He believes the action, if government takes it, will relieve the current economic hardships being experienced all over the country.
The note reads, “These are the major Nigerian problems, and I’m ready to sacrifice my life for the solution to them. I am calling for fellow Nigerians to join me on this riot.
“On behalf of fellow Nigerians, I demand the following: Government should return fuel subsidy.
“Government should declare a state of emergency in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Niger, and Borno on insecurity matters and take immediate action to clear terrorism in the above listed states and the country at large.
“Government should open borders for food importation in order to eradicate food shortages in the country.
“Government should immediately respond to the problem of out-of-school children, which is increasing rapidly.”
The protester’s identity is yet to be unraveled.
See the handwritten notes:
