26 Mar 2018 | 03:41 PM UTC
Nigeria: Protest in Abuja’s Gosa Market area March 26
Protest in Gosa Market area of Abuja along Airport Road March 26; police still in area as of Monday afternoon (local time)
Event
A protest erupted along Airport Road in the Gosa Market area in Abuja on Monday, March 26. The demonstrators are reportedly protesting the demolition of the Gosa Market by Federal Capital Territory Development Control. Police were deployed and remained in the area as of 15:30 (local time) to attempt to disperse the demonstrators. Additional protests against the demolition of the market are possible in the area in the coming days and weeks.
Context
A related protest over the demolition of the market took place in Abuja on March 24. Traders from the market reportedly ignited fires, obstructing Airport Road, before being dispersed by police.
Advice
Individuals in Abuja are advised to monitor developments to the situation, plan alternative routes for road travel, avoid all protests and demonstrations due to the risk of associated violence, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
