Nigerians protest scarcity of cash, fuel Tribune Feb 4, 2023 6:40 AM •Violence in Ibadan; protesters block roads in Warri, Benin By Funmilayo Aremu, Wale Akinselure | Ibadan, Ebenezer Adurokiya | Warri and Idahosa Moses | Benin City THE scarcity of cash and fuel rocking the country took a disturbing turn on Friday with protests turning violent in Ibadan, Oyo State, and angry protesters blocking major roads in Warri, Delta State, and in Benin, Edo State. In Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, many frustrated residents who found it difficult to get cash from their bank accounts took to the streets and major roads to express their anger. From Mokola to Iwo Road to the Dugbe axis of the city, residents protested, shouting “enough is enough.” Chants of “there will be trouble”; “Give us our money”; “We are tired of queuing”; “The government is wicked” rang out as the protesters blocked roads and made bonfires to show their displeasure at the scarcity of new naira notes and fuel. As passers-by and
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