Youths in Edo State recently blocked police vans from entering protest grounds during a nationwide hunger protest.
The protest, driven by widespread economic hardship, saw significant clashes between the protesters and military forces.
The confrontation escalated at the Third Junction in Oredo Local Government Area, where youths expressed their frustration by preventing police vans from accessing the area [❞] [❞].
Despite the unrest, youth leaders in Edo State urged the protesters to remain peaceful and avoid violence. They emphasized that peaceful demonstrations are more effective in conveying their grievances to the appropriate authorities. The youth leaders also encouraged their peers to focus on resilience and creativity to overcome the current economic challenges [❞].
