Nigeria, Jan. 11 -- Economic activities were grounded on Saturday in Ekpoma and surrounding communities in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, as residents protested rising kidnap attacks in the area.

A video clip circulating on X showed a crowd of protesters, including students and residents, marching through major streets and a federal highway in the community.

The protesters were seen chanting solidarity songs as they set bonfires with old tyres and other materials on several sections of the federal highway.

The protesters also erected makeshift barricades, effectively blocking vehicular movements.

In another clip, some irate youths were seen invading Kara Market in Ekpoma and taking away some livestock reportedly belongi...