
As the naira scarcity persists, some banks are shutting their branches over rising customer attacks, according to findings.
This came a day after the Lagos State Police Command issued a warning that some groups were planning to unleash violence in the state due to the naira scarcity.
Our correspondent observed that some of the banks had started to allow non-essential employees to work from home.
Findings show Zenith Bank has shut down some branches in Lagos State over the fear of attacks by angry Nigerians due to the ongoing naira scarcity.
Our correspondents observed that some Zenith Bank branches in Ikeja, lekki, VI and Ajah were shut on Tuesday while some closed earlier.
Since the naira redesign policy started, banks have been at the receiving end of the frustration of Nigerians.
Videos of individuals climbing counters, stripping, and expressing their anger in banking halls have circulated on social media.