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A cross section of 81 individuals arrested violating Nationwide Peaceful Protest in Sokoto
By MUHAMMAD NASIR
The Police Command in Sokoto State has arrested 81 individuals posing as protesters in the state.
This is contained in a statement by ASP Ahmad Rufai, the command Public Relations Officer in Sokoto on Friday.
Rufai praised the swift action of the police and dedication to public safety.
“The police in collaboration with other security agencies in the state, successfully apprehended 81 miscreants.
“These individuals disguised themselves as peaceful protesters,” he said.
Rufai said that the protest which began early Thursday morning under the close security watch, turned violent around 3:00 PM.
“Billboards and iron railings on some major roads within the state were vandalised.
“However, to maintain law and order, the joint patrol team made the arrests.
“The Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Mr Ali Kaigama, acknowledged the rights ofresidents to protest but condemned the destruction of public infrastructure,” he said.
Rufai assured that any violent protester causing destruction would be arrested and prosecuted. (NAN)
