Protest: Police detain 81 suspected miscreants in Sokoto

The  Police Command in Sokoto State has detained 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 of  residents to protest but condemned the destruction of public infrastructure,”he said.

Rufai  assured that any violent protester causing destruction would be arrested and prosecuted.