Gunshots were fired into the air at the popular Top Medical junction in the Tunga area of Minna, Niger State capital, when protesters attempted to block the road.
The police had earlier fired tear gas to disperse the protesters, but they attempted to reassemble, aiming to establish a blockade on the busy thoroughfare.
The officers on the ground fired gunshots into the air to scatter the crowd.
When our correspondent arrived at the scene, policemen and vigilantes were seen removing the stones the protesters had used to barricade a section of the road.
Security operatives, including the police, military, Nigeria Immigration Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, have taken over perceived hotspots, including the popular Kpakungu Roundabout on the Minna-Bida road, where protests were held earlier this year.
Additionally, it was reported that markets and shops were closed for fear of looting.
