Abuja – A yet-be-identified man on Monday climbed a radio mast on Katampe Hill in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, threatening to jump unless his demands for the restoration of fuel subsidies and an end to insecurity are met.
The man climbed the mast allegedly belonging to Aso radio after leaving a note detailing his intention.
He also called on Nigerians to join the protest in a letter he left behind.
The note read, “These are the major Nigerian problems, and I’m ready to sacrifice my life for the solution to them. I am calling for fellow Nigerians to join me on this riot.”
In his five-point list, targeting some of Nigeria’s challenges, he wrote, “On behalf of fellow Nigerians, I demand the following: “Government should return fuel subsidy.
“Government should declare a state of emergency in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Niger, and Borno on insecurity matters and take immediate action to clear terrorism in the above listed states and the country at large.
“Government should open borders for food importation in order to eradicate food shortages in the country.
“Government should immediately respond to the problem of out-of-school children, which is increasing rapidly.”
Fire Service operatives, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and FCT officials were present to intervene, according to local broadcaster, Channels TV.
Nigeria has seen an upsurge in suicide cases recently, some health experts have blamed the biting economic hardship and hunger.
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