The hardship protest kicked off yesterday with diverse states recording peaceful demonstrations, butin some parts of the nation, it turned violent.

In Kaduna State, the police authorities called on parents and guardians to restrain their wards from indulging in disturbance of public peace during the protest, warning them to treat such tendencies with the seriousness they deserve.

Inspiration FM news gathered that Policemen fired teargas canisters at protesters assembling at the popular Berger roundabout in Abuja, earlier today.

There are concerns of increased violence in locations where the protests were hijacked with violent displays which left vehicles burnt in Yobe, shops looted in Kano, Bauchi and over 13 persons reported killed.

In Osun State, Residents again stormed major streets of Osogbo to press home their demands from the government.The protesters insisted that they would not rest on their oars until when their demands are met.

Meanwhile, in Akwa Ibom, despite the ex-agitators’ forum disassociating themselves from the demonstration in the state, a group of scanty protesters were spotted protesting around Ibom Plaza in Uyo.