Major streets in Osogbo, capital of Osun State, were deserted on Thursday morning as Nigerian youths begin the 10-day #EndBadGovernance Protest.
The Point correspondent who moved round the state capital this morning reports that major business areas like Ayetoro, Oja-Oba, Ogo-Oluwa, Jaleyemi, Aregbe experienced little traffic, which is unusual for a work day.
The situation, according to findings by the medium, was as a result of the palpable fear of the protests degenerating into a crisis.
There was a heavy deployment of security personnel in strategic locations like the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park where most protesters converged, as well as the popular Olaiya roundabout, which is a few metres away from the venue.
As of 10:00 a.m., when our correspondent moved around the city, most shops and retail outlets remained shut due to fear of a breakout of violence.
While commercial banks have opened, it was gathered that bank officials were advised to wear mufti while security operatives were seen around the bank premises.
It was learned that most residents of the state are at home to monitor the situation before heading out to their various businesses.
