Three days to the presidential elections, Marina, the thriving
urban centre of Lagos was shut down at 2pm by over 50 military men armed
to the teeth.
So much so that vehicular movement was prohibited, only
pedestrians were allowed on Customs street in Marina, Lagos.
According to eyewitnesses over 15 trucks, including bullion
vans were loaded with what looked like money from the Central Bank of Nigeria, located
on Custom Street, Marina Rd. Lagos.
Witnesses also said that these armed men guarding these
trucks being loaded with cash were not only armed to the teeth, but they looked
quite menacing.
For fear of violent reactions, pedestrians were scared to bring
out their phones to take pictures or receive calls, as these soldiers watched
everyone like hawks.
There are also speculations that it may be sensitive election
materials being transported in these heavily guarded trucks but we will never
know.
Recall that the highly anticipated presidential elections is
on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 after it was postponed from, Feb. 16. Therefore
tensions are high in Nigeria as the two major parties’ presidential candidates
are geared for a political face-off.
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