Nigeria, May 22 -- Protesters demanding a Yoruba nation have stormed Akure, the capital of Ondo State, agitating for the breakaway of the ethnic group from Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the protesters, who are currently holding their rally, have grounded activities in the state capital.

Some parts of the roads are blocked, obstructing vehicular movements.

The agitators are members of a pro-Yoruba nation group, Ilana Omo Oodua.

PREMIUM TIMES saw pictures of hundreds of the agitators with placards, on Saturday morning.

Witnesses told our correspondent that security operatives are currently at the scenes of the rally.

Meanwhile, the state police spokesperson, Tee Leo-Ikoro, did not respond to our correspondent's calls and text mes...