By Milcah Tanimu
A significant protest unfolded in Kaduna today, with demonstrators calling for President Bola Tinubu to step down. The protest began around 10:15 a.m. at the Stadium Roundabout, where a large crowd gathered before marching along Junction Road towards Ahmadu Bello Road.
Participants chanted slogans such as “Tinubu ze soka’ kaa’sa” (“Tinubu must step down”) and carried banners and flags in Nigerian green-white-green colors. Their placards bore messages like “#End Hunger in Nigeria.” The protesters showed their frustration by chanting “Tinubu yaa’so’ka, mu’na so soja,” meaning “Tinubu step down, we want soldiers.”
The scene was marked by the presence of multiple police and military vehicles attempting to control the situation. Security personnel were stationed at key locations, including Ahmadu Bello Road and the Central Market. Despite their efforts to disperse the crowd, the protesters, some of whom were seen burning and tearing the Nigerian flag, continued their march toward the Government House.
The demonstration attracted additional participants from various parts of the city, increasing the crowd’s size. Some protesters were seen waving a flag similar to the Russian flag, and there were chants in Hausa expressing disdain for hunger and economic hardship. The situation remains tense as security forces call for reinforcements to manage the growing unrest.