Heavy security presence has been reported very close to Nigeria’s seat of government, Aso Rock villa as #endsars protests continue to escalate.
CityNews Nigeria reports that armed thugs have assembled around Eagle Square located at the Three-Arm Zone in the federal capital territory (FCT).
CN sources say the hoodlums were wielding sticks and walking around the area.
Meanwhile,armed policemen and soldiers have been deployed around the gate of the presidential villa.
There is also tight security from the federal secretariat up to the court of appeal and the force headquarters.
Many people were reportedly injured following a fresh outbreak of violence around Kabusa-Apo mechanic village in Apo district of the FCT in the early hours of Tuesday.
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Security operatives were seen mounting roadblocks in major areas of the nation’s capital, including AYA, Lugbe, Kuje, Soka, and Airport road.
The #EndSARS protests entered the 13th day on Tuesday.
The protests were hijacked by hoodlums who unleashed violence on protesters and security formations.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos,Governor Fayemi of Ekiti and Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, have imposed 24-hour curfews in their states following the outbreak of violence.
