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Commercial transporters in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on Thursday downed tools. This is even as they stopped operations of their vehicles in protest over the high cost of petrol in the State.

Okada riders, tricyclists and other intra-city commercial transporters were all forced off the road by their aggrieved members. They complained bitterly about the high cost of fuel.

According to reports, passengers on Okada and tricycles were forcefully disembarked and made to trek.

DAILY POST reports that fuel in Ilorin now cost between N1,100 and N1,200 per litre. This is against the official price of N895 announced by the NNPC.

According to the report, the action of the aggrieved transporters started at about 7:00 am. The protesters forced some filling stations in the city to stop sales due to the fear that their facilities could be attacked and razed down.

“As a result of the development, many commuters who were stranded had to trek some kilometers to their destinations. But private motorists were allowed free movement,” DAILY POST reported

The media stated that some owners of commercial shops in the state capital also closed for business. This was out of fear looting of their wares by hoodlums if the situation escalates.

The spokesperson of the state Police Command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, could not be reached for comment on the development.

 

 

 

 

 

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