05 Jul 2022 | 05:14 PM UTC
Nigeria: Protest reported in Onitsha, Anambra State, July 5
Protest reported along Onitsha-Asaba Road, Anambra State, Nigeria, July 5. Traffic disruptions reported; increased security likely.
Event
A protest has been reported in the Upper Iweka area in Onitsha, Anambra State, along the Onitsha-Asaba Road July 5. Participants have caused traffic gridlock in the area. The exact reason for the protest is unclear.
Police forces will likely deploy to clear the road. Traffic disruptions are likely to persist in the coming hours; access to and from Asaba, Delta State, may be obstructed. Clashes between security forces and protesters remain possible, particularly if protesters continue to obstruct road traffic.
Advice
Avoid all protest activity and plan for localized transport disruptions. Depart the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Heed the directives of the local authorities.
