The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 55 suspects and recovered a cache of looted items, including 35 motorcycles, 3 tricycles, 111 bags of fertilizer, and 40 cartons of mosquito nets, among others.
According to DSP Lawan Shisu Adam, Police Public Relations Officer, the arrests and recoveries were made in response to the recent anti-government protests in the state.
In a statement issued to newsmen in Dutse, DSP Adam revealed that the protesters had engaged in various acts of vandalism, including:
– Trespassing and setting fire to six parked vehicles at the Hadejia LG Secretariat.
– Vandalizing the JARDA store and making off with fertilizer and foodstuff in Gumel LG.
– Setting fire to the house of a National Assembly member
– Vandalizing the NITDA office
In response to the escalating situation, Governor Umar Namadi imposed a 24-hour curfew to mitigate the menace. However, protesters defied the order and took to the streets on the second day of the protest in some parts of the state.
