Protesters in Lagos observed a minute of silence today to honor those who lost their lives in the ongoing demonstrations that began yesterday. The tribute marked the second day of the protests, which are expected to continue for ten days.
Following the solemn moment, the protesters dispersed but issued a strong warning that the demonstrations would intensify tomorrow, Saturday. Organizers are anticipating a larger turnout, with more than 300 people expected to join as the protests enter their third day.
Despite the significance of today’s demonstration, turnout was noticeably lower than yesterday. The reduced participation has been attributed to the fact that Fridays are typically busy for Muslims, who attend Jumu’ah prayers. Additionally, several northern states, including Kano, Jigawa, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, and Katsina, have been placed under a 24-hour curfew, further limiting participation from those regions.
The protests, which have drawn national attention, continue to raise concerns as the country braces for what could be an escalation in the coming days.
