As the 10-day nationwide protest commences today, protesters have begun converging at Freedom Park in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.
Security personnel from the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Army were visible at strategic locations within the state capital, including 
Roundabout, Lameco Roundabout, Orita Gbeemu, Gbodofon, Ajegunle, Ayetoro, and Stadium Roundabout.
At Freedom Park, the protest’s point of convergence, organizers educated fellow protesters on the modalities of the demonstration.
A civil servant, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that the state secretariat was not closed. “I’ll be in the office in an hour,” he said. “We weren’t directed to stay off work, so I’ll have to be in the office. As I’m talking to you, I’m in town. I’ve passed through Olaiya Junction down to Ogo-Oluwa, and there’s vehicular movement.”
Some markets, such as Akindeko Market, were open for business with few buyers patronizing them. Street vendors were also operational. The protests did not disrupt vehicular movement; major roads in the state capital remained busy.
Earlier reports stated that Osun State Police Commissioner Mohammed Umar Abba had announced that security arrangements had been made to ensure no breakdown of law and order during the protest.
Commissioner Abba revealed that security agencies in the state would conduct a show of force to demonstrate their preparedness to maintain order. The exercise would take place simultaneously across all police area commands in the state.
In his words: “The Operation Show of Force, comprising personnel from all security agencies in the state, aims to inform members of the public about our readiness ahead of the protest. It’s being coordinated by Deputy Commissioner of Police Abayomi Shogunle and will cover all Area Commands in the state.”
Abba assured the public that his command would not leave any stone unturned to ensure a peaceful protest and warned that individuals who disobeyed rules of engagement would be dealt with according to extant laws.
