Markets shut as Yoruba Nation agitators, others join protests in Ogun

Many markets have been shut as some Yoruba nation agitators and youths joined June 12 protests in Abeokuta, Ijebu – Ode, and other parts of Ogun State.

Prior to the protest, major markets and shops were shut as traders and residents stayed back home for the fear of backlash.

According to newsmen who were reporting from Itoku Adire/Kampala market, Kuto, Sapon, and Lafenwa, all in Abeokuta, observed an empty environment as businesses were grounded.

A coordinator of Oduduwa Nation agitators, Sola Kogbodoku said the protest was meant to intimate the world that Yorubas are ready for secession.

“We are here for a peaceful protest to let the whole world know that we, Yorubas in the country called Nigeria, are ready for freedom. We are ready to self-determined our lives, what we do, how we do it, and where we do it. This is a rally without a fight, without war, without killing, and without any atrocity.”

More so, another Yoruba nation agitator, Azeez Suleiman said, “We are here today to let everybody throughout the whole world know that Yoruba is a typical nation created by Almighty God. All our resources should not be taken away from us. The Yoruba are being treated like a slave on their father’s land which is not supposed to be.”