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25 Nov 2020 | 09:55 AM UTC

Nigeria: Students gather to demonstrate in Ojota (Lagos State) November 25

Students gather to demonstrate in Ojota (Lagos State) on November 25; heightened security presence reported, avoid all protests as a precaution

Warning

Event

Students from tertiary institutions have gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota (Lagos state) on Wednesday, November 25, to demonstrate. Local sources reported a heavy security presence in the vicinity of the demonstration as of 09:00 (local time). Associated disruptions, including roadblocks in the immediate vicinity of the park, should be anticipated in the coming hours.

Clashes between security forces and protesters cannot be ruled out. 

Advice

Those in the vicinity are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests as a precaution, anticipate associated disruptions, and heed all instructions issued by local authorities.