Youths staged a protest on Friday in some Northern cities across the country over the widespread killings in the region.
The protesters, who wielded placards with inscriptions like “No more bloodshed”, were sighted in Kano, Bauchi, Zamfara and Sokoto States, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The protesters called on President Muhammadu Buhari and governors to show more interest in tackling insecurity, while chanting songs peace.
In Kano, young persons headed to the Government House, led by one Zainab Naseer Ahmad, lamenting how insecurity is threatening the lives and livelihood of Nigerians.
He said, “We come to share our concern and send a message to our leaders; we are tired of the worsening state of insecurity in the country.
“Every now and then, lives are lost, people are being unjustly killed like animals. We demand the return of peace in our societies.
“We are saying enough is enough, no more blood shed! Out-of-school children is witnessing a massive rise, orphans everywhere.
“We can’t travel in peace, economy is crumbling. People are burnt while travelling.”
