Day Two End Bad Governance in Jos

From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos

The end bad governance continued at the old airport roundabout in Jos, the protesters blocked the route to the city centre in an organized and peaceful manner.

The combined team of armed security personnel stood combat ready as well as in other strategic parts of the town.

Prophet Isa Elbuba, one of the Plateau State protest, said the people of the state have joined their counterparts Nation Wide to make their demands in a well civilized and organized way.

He however cautioned citizens against exploiting the protest for personal gain.

As a result, most business and economic activities have slowed down in Jos.

Most shops remain locked in the popular Ahmadu Bello way, while those who ventured out mostly stood on alert in front of their place of business and stores.

Bank customers cried out for help as Automated Teller Machines (ATM) were not dispensing cash, leaving many stranded and unable to access their funds.

The protest, which began Thursday has seen banks in Jos practically closed, with customers unable to withdraw cash or conduct transactions. Many have expressed their frustration, with some calling for the authorities to intervene.

When our correspondent visited some of the commercial banks including UBA, Zenith Bank, and Access Bank, the situation was the same. Customers were seen hanging around the ATM machines, but none were dispensing cash.

However, the situation at First Bank of Nigeria, Jos branch, located along Fidelis Tapgun road was different as two out of seven ATM machines were dispensing cash to customers.

As the protest continues, many are worried about the impact on the economy and their daily lives. The government has yet to respond to the situation, leaving many to wonder what the future holds.

The situation is dire, and many are calling for the government to intervene and resolve the issue.