Normalcy has returned to Ikorodu town as trading activities and parties have resumed amid the ongoing 10-day nationwide hunger protest.

The usual hustling and bustling associated with the town and its commercial activities was evident with the increased presence of traders and customers at Ladega and Sabo markets.

A trader at Ladega Market, Simeon Anaboro, said the peace and tranquillity witnessed in the town on the first day of the protest encouraged businesses to resume.

“We came yesterday, but we didn’t open our stalls because the hoodlums were loitering around. We were afraid of attacks and looting if violence broke out. Fortunately, the presence of security officials prevented the breakdown of law and order, and this encouraged us to open today,” Mr Anaboro said.

The presence of vehicular activities and commuters also increased as more commercial buses, cabs, tricycles and motorcycles were witnessed on the roads.

At the interstate park at Ikorodu Garage, Muri Agbabiaka stated an increased turnout of travellers to the South-West states compared to the previous day.

Security personnel, including the police, NSCDC and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps among other security officials, were still present at the Ikorodu RoundAbout.

(NAN)