Buhari to Address Nigerians Amidst Hunger, Anger, Banditry

By Gideon Njoku

For the second time within three weeks, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the Nation.

The President’s address comes amidst anger, hunger, frustration, and worsening security situation over the lockdown of states, a consequence of the Coronavirus.

In the President’s first address, he had ordered a total lockdown of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,  as well as Lagos and Osun states to contain the spread of the Virus.

But it has since spread to  many other states, especially, Osun State, which has about 20 confirmed cases. Since then too, the number of confirmed cases has risen to over 300 nationwide. There are fears that it would escalate.

But there is now a more troubling situation than the Virus as hungry youths are gradually taking over the streets of Lagos and Ogun states robbing, maiming and raping women.

It is expected that Buhari’s address by 7. 00pm today would touch on these issues. It is also expected that he would extend the lockdown by another 14 days, and to a couple of other states.