Enugu state on Wednesday taking over some areas in continuation of the nationwide EndSARS protest.
The protesters who came out in their numbers blocked Abakpa, Nike, Nike Lake and Liberty Roads.
Also blocked were NOWAS, Trans Ekulu and Emene areas in the metropolis. Tyres were set on fire and used to block major roads.
This hampered movement and virtually shutdown business activities in affected areas of the town.
The Abakpa market was shut down for most parts of the day, same as the timber market also in Abakpa area.
The situation caused fear in the area as residents and business owners scampered for safety.
At Emene, shop owners ran helter skelter in fear and closed shops in anticipation of the protesters who had also set up burn fire at some locations
Business owners and banks around Ogui Road and Okpara Avenue, among others, closed for fear of being attacked.