Protesters gathered at the gate of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State on Monday morning to voice their dissatisfaction with the country’s ongoing economic turmoil. Community members blocked the entrance, halting vehicular traffic and other activities. A student, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that soldiers and Operation Burst officers had arrived at the scene.
University Communication Officer Mrs. Adejoke Akinpelu told our correspondent that security personnel had dispersed the protesters. She explained, “The U.I. Chief Security Officer told me that some miscreants from the community gathered at the gate this morning, causing problems. Our students are sitting for their exams, so they are not involved. I was also informed that the security personnel who arrived have dispersed them.”
For weeks, Nigeria has been grappling with a devalued naira and fuel scarcity. Reports have highlighted the vandalisation of public and private property in Ibadan by aggrieved residents unable to withdraw money from banks or purchase fuel. Nationwide, many Nigerians face severe hardship as they cannot access cash from banks, ATMs, or point‑of‑sale operators. The fuel crisis has further exacerbated the situation, with pump prices soaring and transport fares rising sharply at motor parks across the country.
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