As the August 1st nationwide protest commenced on Thursday, the roads and streets of Lagos are deserted as armed security personnel take strategic positions across the metropolis.
At 7 am, special security personnel, tagged: CP Tactical Squad, Lagos State Police Command, stationed at Egbeda Bus Stop, monitoring development were seen.
The ever-busy Bus Rapid Transit, BRT terminals were empty as there were no buses in sight while passengers that dared to go out, scuttled to board Danfos (yellow busses).
A number of banks, eateries, fuel stations, superstores, and other business enterprises were seen under lock and key.
Also some miscreants were seen on major roads like: Ikotun, Egbeda, Dopemu, Ikeja, Ojota, gisting and drinking alcohol and smoking.
At 7.30 am, there was no sign of likely protest as protesters could not be seen in sight but armed special task force, Rapid Response Squad men were in large numbers across the metropolis.
A Police helicopter was seen on surveillance operations across the metropolis.
Armoured Personnel carriers, APC vehicles, and vans were seen stationed at strategic points at Gani Fawenhimi Freedom Park as well as Peace Park, Ojota area.
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