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Protesters shut down Delta over epileptic power supply

13:06 Feb 2 2017 Delta, Nigeria

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Residents of Agbor, the headquarters of Ika South Local Council of Delta State yesterday trooped out in their thousands to protest against the poor electricity supply from the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).
During the peaceful protest, which grounded economic activities in the town, the protesters who were led by members of Ika Landlords’ and Landladies’ Association marched through main streets before storming the Ika district office, which was heavily guarded by security personnel.

Traders closed shops as they joined the solidarity protest while motorcyclists carried green leaves to identify with the protesters.
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