A number of women from the Agan community in Makurdi, the Benue State capital are currently protesting across 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.
