How Protesters Storm UI, Agbowo Gate In Ibadan

Protesters on Monday morning took to the gate of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, to express their dissatisfaction over the ongoing economic chaos in the country.

Members of the community blocked the institution’s gate, thereby preventing vehicular movement and other activities.

A student, who does not want her name mentioned, told newsmen that as of the time of filing this report, soldiers and Operation Burst officers had arrived the scene.

However, the university’s Communication Officer, Mrs Adejoke Akinpelu, told newsmen that the protesters had been dispersed by the security personnel.

As at the time of this report, the protesters who are mainly youths walked through UI, Sango and Mokola axis of Ibadan while security personnel were on ground to follow the protesters.

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