By Francesca Hangeior
As protests kicked off nationwide, on Thursday, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was spotted at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday afternoon.
At minutes past 04:00 pm local time, the FCT Minister was spotted alighting from a black Toyota Prado Sports Utility Vehicle and was ushered into the President’s office.
Though the topic of their discussion remains unknown as of this report, it is most likely connected to the ongoing protests in the nation’s capital.
However, Wike did not brief journalists after the meeting.
Amid the nationwide protests which began on August 1, the FCT saw massive demonstrations from crowds who thronged the central business district and suburbs as security officials fired tear gas to disperse protesters.
It was gathered that persons believed to be thugs wielding sticks and throwing stones at motorists within Abuja metropolis.
There was a heavy security presence at Eagles Square, the proposed rendezvous point for the protest as armed personnel barricaded the route leading to the Presidential Villa.