Operatives of the Department of State Services on Wednesday have stormed the Lagos State Assembly complex, the venue of the ongoing protest by members of the Nigeria Labour Congress and other unions.
It was gathered that the protesters converged at the entrance of the gate where the operatives are manning.
Earlier, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, who addressed members of the organised labour, called for calm.
While receiving a letter addressed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat assured them that the government will meet and act on their demands.
Meanwhile, angry protesters pulled down the gates of the National Assembly in Abuja to gain entrance into the complex.
The protesters were also heard chanting “You must go” in the course of the procession.
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President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, disclosed on Wednesday in an interview at Unity Fountain, Abuja, where workers gathered to hit the streets that there are some hindrances in the commencement of the protest in some states.
“Protests have taken off in all states bearing some hindrances in some places. We are aware of the Police efforts to stop the process in some areas.
“To be candid with you, nothing is stopping the protest. Based on responses from state governments, it is equally our determination whether the protest will be for today, tomorrow or next, not by using force to stop the people from expressing their views. We are here for the protest, to make a statement to Nigerians”, he stated.
Recall that workers announced a nationwide protest on August 2 to demand a reversal of fuel price increments and other policies by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government.
As of the time of filing this report, workers had gathered for protests at Unity Fountain Abuja, Ogun and Kano states.