Information reaching KD Blog through security sources in
Kaduna indicate that youths from five communities in Chikun local
government area [LGA] shutdown and sealed off Africa’s largest indomie
factory located in Kaduna South. The factory was sealed today at 6am.
According to information received, the youths are reported to be
demanding for the industry to extend employment opportunities to the
members of the host communities – as previously agreed.
The youth protesters arrived at the factory facility at 6am with
placards to seal off the facility. The youths comprised of a mix of
Christains and Muslims from the five host communities.
The area police control post manned by DPO Oliver Eze addressed the
youths pleading with them to allow
the staff of the Indomine factory to
enter the facility. In response, the youths were said to allow the
staffs to gain entrance into the facility.
But talks between the facility managers, the police and the youths – according to our source – remain ongoing.
The protest was peaceful.
Stay tuned.
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