In a desperate cry for help, leaders of the Kwara State Transporters Association are imploring the Federal Government to take immediate action to address the crippling fuel scarcity and skyrocketing prices that have brought their businesses to the precipice of disaster.
In an exclusive and emotionally charged interview with Just Event Online TV on Thursday in Ilorin, a prominent transporter leader painted a grim picture of the devastating impact of the fuel crisis on their livelihoods, revealing the extreme hardships and economic strain faced by transporters in the state.
Meanwhile, the situation has taken a violent turn as angry protesters have taken to the streets of Ilorin, venting their frustration on unsuspecting individuals wearing APC caps or bearing party souvenirs. Eyewitnesses report chaotic scenes of protesters brutally beating up anyone perceived to be associated with the ruling party, leaving many injured and traumatized.
The protesters, largely comprising transporters and commuters, are directing their ire at the government, which they accuse of failing to address the fuel crisis and alleviate their suffering. The violence has spread across the Ilorin metropolis, with reports of attacks on APC supporters and sympathizers pouring in from various locations.
The Kwara State Government has yet to comment on the escalating violence, but the transporters’ association has urged calm and restraint, appealing to protesters to channel their anger into peaceful demands for government action. As the situation continues to deteriorate, fears are growing of further bloodshed and instability in the state.
