As the nationwide protest entered a second day, residents in Warri South Local Government of Delta have continued to shun the protest.
A check on Friday in Warri showed that the metropolis had remained peaceful as residents went about their daily activities.
It would be recalled that some groups and individuals had planned a nationwide protest tagged : #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protest, which commenced on Thursday and is to last for 10 days.
Security personnel, comprising the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Army and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) were, however, on ground to forestall any ugly development.
Some of the areas the personnel were stationed include: the Enerhen, PTI, Jakpa and Airport junction. They were also at DSC Roundabout, Estate Roundabout and the Effurun Roundabout.
There was high vehicular traffic and movement of pedestrians.
Traders in some of the major markets like the Igbudu, Main and Okere markets opened for businesses undisturbed.
Mrs Rita Efetobor, a trader at the Igbudu Market, said that she had to sell in order to feed her family.
“Those agitating for a protest should think of something better to do. Thank God that Warri is peaceful,” she said.
Another trader, Mr Anthony Nwosu expressed joy that Warri did not participate in the nationwide protest.
“Even on Thursday, most of us were in this market to sell and today, we are here without any form of intimidation from anyone,”‘ Nwosu said.
Meanwhile, efforts to reach the Warri Area Commander of the Nigeria Police, ACP Graham Imade on the security situation in Warri was unsuccessful.
