Report has it that an unidentified man was on Tuesday hit by a police bullet in the Sapon area of Abeokuta, as some hoodlums attempted to invade a branch of the First Bank in the Ogun State capital.
According to report, some angry youths went on the rampage in protest against the shortage of cash and hike in the price of the premium motor spirit, commonly known as fuel .
The violent protest spread to Sapon, Panseke, Oke ilewo, Abiola way, Adatan, Kugba, and other areas in Abeokuta, affecting traffic.
The hoodlums attempted to gain access to the bank but were resisted by the police.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the police in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, had warned the youth against violent acts saying that anyone found destroying properties will be dealt with decisively.
A canopy in front of the bank was set on fire, while other equipment vandalised.
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