Headline: Minna Residents Stage Mass Protest Over Soaring Living Costs

 Headline: Minna Residents Stage Mass Protest Over Soaring Living Costs

In a massive display of frustration, the residents of Minna, the capital city of Niger State, took to the streets to voice their concerns about the escalating expenses of both food and daily life in the region.

The protest, characterized by a significant turnout, saw demonstrators converging at the Kpakungu roundabout, effectively blocking the Minna-Bida Road from as early as 7 am on Monday.

Tensions escalated when attempts by the police to manage the crowd were met with resistance, pushing the protesters to demand the withdrawal of law enforcement. In response, the police resorted to firing multiple shots into the air to disperse the gathering.

The situation remains tense as residents continue to express their grievances. Stay tuned for further details on this developing story.

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