By Adeyinka Adeniran
Despite the peaceful protest going on in different parts of the capital city, Oyo State government Secretary was on Thursday opened.
But, the entire Secretariat was deserted as workers stayed away for fear of uncertainty about the protest.
Although a part of the gate was locked, access into the Secretariat was unhindered for both human and vehicles.
There was increased security personnel stationed at the entrance and at other strategic locations around the state secretariat.
A police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was stationed in front of the exit gate that was shut.
Only the main entrance gate was partly opened. Other entrances were shut.
Nearby banks, businesses and organisations around the Secretariat did not open for business. Even the Automated Teller Machine (ATMs) galleries were deserted.
As at the time of this report, there was no indication if the protesters would still get to the state Secretariat.
