Hunger Protest: Imo Residents Remain At Home

Residents of Imo State yesterday observed the nationwide protest by remaining in their various homes.

Our correspondent who went round the state capital, Owerri noticed that economic and social activities were paralysed as residents deserted the roads for fear of the unknown.

Banks, private offices, shops, petrol stations and supermarkets were under lock and key when our correspondent moved round the state capital and environs.

All over the state, fierce-looking soldiers and policemen were seen in strategic places, such as the Government House Roundabout, Douglas Road, World Bank and Akwakuma Junction.

However, the state secretariat’s gate was open, and few workers were seen, while security personnel were occupying strategic roads leading to the entrance.