There is tight security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as some groups begin protests to demonstrate against what they described as rising hardship and insecurity.

Security agencies had been deployed to strategic locations across the nation’s capital, especially hot spots where the protesters may likely be.

The presence of operatives was particularly noticeable at major junctions, Eagle Square and the National Assembly, among other places where the protesters could have gathered.

However, the protest, which coincides with Nigeria’s Democracy Day, commenced in the Apo area of Abuja, where demonstrators were seen chanting solidarity songs and waving placards to express grievances.

The security operatives were seen keeping watch to avert any breakdown of law and order. (THE NATION)