The typically bustling streets of Agege have been left deserted in anticipation of today's protest. This Morning, places like the Oniwaya Market, usually alive with the sounds of traders and shoppers, were eerily quiet with their gates closed.
In an area known for its constant activity, the emptiness was striking. From Mongoro bus stop, through Capitol Road to Oniwaya, and stretching to Dopemu, Agege Pen Cinema under the bridge, Oko Oba, and Abule Egba, roads that are normally packed with vehicles and pedestrians were deserted. Only a few commercial vehicles dared to move, a stark contrast to the usual bustling traffic.
Security forces, including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSC), were seen patrolling to maintain peace and order.
A resident, who chose to remain anonymous, commented, “This area is not like this. They don’t even sleep. The people are scared to come out because they don’t know what the protest will look like. If you think it will be peaceful and it turns out to be violent, no one would know. I believe that is why they are trying to stay indoors and stay safe.”
