The Police Command in Niger State has arrested eleven violent protesters who attempted to set ablaze the Tafa Local Government Secretariat during the nationwide protests.
According to SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Command’s spokesperson, the incident occurred on Thursday, with the hoodlums partially burning part of the secretariat and looting valuable items.
Around 9:30 am, miscreants from the Tafa area of Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State and Hayin-Diko of Gurara Council Area of Niger stormed the secretariat located in Sabon-Wuse along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. They vandalized and partially set ablaze the secretariat, burnt two vehicles, and vandalized two others. The hoodlums also looted valuables from the offices in the secretariat.
Police and other security agencies responded promptly, arresting eleven miscreants found with dangerous weapons, including firearms. The security forces also dispersed other hoodlums from the scene and recovered some looted items. Additionally, they addressed the blockage of the Kaduna-Abuja expressway and the old toll gate, ensuring the roads were reopened for free traffic flow.
An investigation into the violent acts has commenced to apprehend the remaining fleeing miscreants. The police have warned the public, parents, and residents to caution their wards against engaging in violent protests and destruction of public property. SP Abiodun emphasized that any individual caught in violent demonstrations or lawless actions would face decisive legal consequences.
