Makurdi boils as women stage protest against insecurity

The city of Makurdi, the Benue State capital is currently boiling as women from Agan community have shut down roads leading to the city in protest.

They have flooded the streets to express their frustration over rising insecurity in the area.

The protesters, who gathered near the Agan toll gate, marched onto the highway carrying leaves and chanting solidarity songs.

A resident of the area, Torkwase, confirmed that the protest was ongoing and remained peaceful.

“The protest is currently ongoing at Agan ward, close to the toll gate,” she said in a phone interview. “It is just about the insecurity going on around the area. We are tired and need the government to act fast.”

She added that security operatives were already present at the scene to monitor the situation.

The protest follows a series of violent attacks and killings that have plagued the Agan area and other parts of Benue State in recent months.