JUNE 12: Benin youths take to the streets to protest Nigeria's poor security

Some teenagers in Benin, Edo State, came to the streets on Friday evening to protest the country's claimed inadequate security condition ahead of the June 12 Democracy Day celebration.

The enraged youngsters utilized used tires to block the ever-bustling First East Circular Road at Akpakpava Junction, impeding vehicular traffic.

One of the demonstrators was overheard suggesting that the roadblock is simply a warm-up for the main protest on Saturday.

The enraged youngsters utilized used tires to block the ever-bustling First East Circular Road at Akpakpava Junction, impeding vehicular traffic.

One of the demonstrators was overheard suggesting that the roadblock is simply a warm-up for the main protest on Saturday.

Many students, teenagers, and secessionists have pledged to hold nationwide protests on June 12 to show their discontent with the government's handling of the situation.