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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Protest erupted at the Gombe Government House on Friday as hundreds of demonstrators gathered to voice their frustration over increasing hunger and economic hardship.<\/p>\n

The protesters, mostly young adults, chanted slogans demanding urgent action from the government to address the rising cost of living and scarcity of basic food items.<\/p>\n

Asignificant police presence at the scene exists, with law enforcement officials attempting to maintain order.<\/p>\n

The demonstrators Who were peaceful in their demonstration expressed their dissatisfaction with what they described as the government\u2019s inadequate response to the growing hunger crisis affecting many families in the region.<\/p>\n

One of the protesters, Hauwa Saleh explained that hunger was the only reason they are out to protest.<\/p>\n

Speaking in Hausa language, she said, \u201cOnly hunger, only hunger, that is the only reason we came out\u201d.<\/p>\n

Another protester, speaking earlier in tears said hunger and lack of water is the problem.<\/p>\n

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