A massive riot broke out in major places in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Tuesday as enraged youths took to the streets to protest the scarcity of the new Naira notes.
The riot happened at Sapon Roundabout, where the youths were seen vandalizing properties of First Bank Nigeria PLC and also attacked other banks in the area.
They also burnt tyres on the highways, armed with dangerous weapons.Commercial activities in the areas were turned upside down as traders and companies hurried closed and escaped for their lives. 
Places affected included Panseke, Sapon, Adatan and Asero. The youths staged protests in front of GT Bank, Asero, and Ibara Under Bridge Abeokuta. The protesting youths were seen carrying placards and while voicing their lamentation at the hardship faced as a result of the naira and fuel scarcity.
Also cited on social media, a stray bullet hit a youth in the hand, as he was left in the pool of blood. Other youths were seen trying to help him.
