Parents residing in Dutse and Kubwa axis of the Federal Capital Territory, F.C.T panicked on Wednesday as supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari trooped out in large number to celebrate his victory in the just concluded presidential election.
The protesters bearing brooms and sticks Wednesday blocked completely the Dutse Alhaji road, making it impossible for vehicles to pass.
DAILY POST reports that unruly protesters also clashed with some military men passing through the axis before more policemen and the army were mobilized to the scene, therefore restoring normalcy to the area.
Earlier, the protesters had set burnfire on the road and taunting people perceived to be anti-APC.
Following the development, most parents who had their children in school within the axis rushed to convey home their wards.
Speaking to our reporter at the Kingdom Heritage Model School near the Winners Chapel Church in Dutse, a parent who pleaded not to be mentioned said it was normal for them to run to school when the atmosphere was tensed as the security of their children cannot ordinarily be guaranteed.
She, however, lamented the refusal of the school to release their wards to them, with the claim that they were on top of the situation.
Another parent who also pleaded anonymity said, ”I do not think the school has right to stop us from taking our wards home when there is a security threat.”
She, however, lamented that despite her complaints of the proximity of her house to the school, the school has insisted everything was normal.
Also lamenting, one Christopher Ejeh said President Buhari should caution his supporters so they ”don’t aggravate the anger of most Nigerians who feel cheated in this’daylight robbery’ election.”
When DAILY POST tried to reach the Force Spokesman, Frank Mba, he did not pick up.
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