By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Protesting youths in Gombe State defied the government’s declaration of no protest as they trooped out in their thousands and converged at the main gate of the government house on Thursday to protest against economic hardship.
The youths took to the major streets in Gombe metropolitan city in the day one of the peaceful protest against demanding actions from the government.
The protesters, chanting in Hausa language, marched through the city to the government house, demanding urgent action from the authorities to address the rising inflation, devaluation of the naira, increase in electricity tariff, and removal of fuel subsidy.
Carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Hunger is too much” and “We need change”, the protesters expressed their frustration with the current state of the economy, which they say has made life unbearable for ordinary citizens.
The protesters chanted “Mu Yunwa Muke ji” (We are hungry ) and “Adawo da Tallafin Mai” ( bring back fuel subsidy ) as they marched through the streets, calling on the government to take immediate action to address their grievances
Security personnel, including Police and other security personnel were deployed to monitor the protest and ensure it remained peaceful.
So far, there have been no reports of any incidents or clash between the protesters and security forces. The Gombe state government has yet to respond to the protesters’ demands.