The ongoing protests against soaring inflation in Nigeria’s major cities have taken a tragic turn, with the death toll now reaching 14, according to Report, which cites local media outlets

The Daily Post had earlier reported four casualties, but the situation has escalated since then.

The protests have not only led to loss of lives but have also disrupted daily life in the affected cities. Demonstrators have blocked roads, forcing businesses, including financial institutions, to shut down. The unrest has also been marred by incidents of looting and destruction of public and private property, with damages estimated to run into hundreds of millions of naira, the local currency.