by Nurat Uthman
Residents of Umuahia the Abia State capital, Thursday, ignored the nationwide protest as they went about their normal lives
There was free flow of both human and vehicular movements as residents carried on their daily routines uninterrupted.
The streets were as busy as ever and there was calm in the capital city.

No protester was yet sighted as at the time of filing this report.
There were normal lives around Enugu Road, Uwalaka Street, Niger Road, Awolowo Street, Umuwaya by ShopRite axi, and the adjourning streets.
No security operatives were seen around as residents went about their normal businesses.