Motorists and commuters are currently stranded in Oyo as major routes experience gridlock following protesters' barricade of the busy Iwo Road area of

The demonstration, organised under the banner of ‘Bring Back Our Children’, was aimed at drawing attention to the plight of victims and seeking international support for efforts to secure their release.

Falana made the call on Thursday during a June 12 protest held to draw attention to insecurity, economic hardship and concerns about Nigeria’s democratic development.

Mr Falana's remarks came against the backdrop of recent mass abductions of schoolchildren that have renewed concerns over insecurity across the country.