The Zamfara state Police Command has arrested 18 suspects for organising and partaking in an unlawful assembly, illicit demonstration and damage to public and private property in Shinkafi local government area.
Acording to the command Public Relations Officer SP Muhammad Shehu in a statement, the Youths who were suspectedly sponsored to undermine the relative peace of the area were carrying dane guns, cutlasses and sticks to the palace of Emir of Shinkafi and houses of one Murtala Dele and Moyi Sidi where they vandalised windows and doors of the three houses.
“Joint Police and Military quickly responded and dispersed the protesters to avoid unwarranted break down of law and order and possible loss of lives and property. Eighteen suspects were arrested in possession of dane guns, cutlasses and sticks. All the suspects are in police custody undergoing interrogation.”
SP. Shehu further stated that already the Commissioner of Police CP Abutu Yaro has ordered the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to commence a discreet investigation into the unlawful protest with a view to unravel the circumstances behind the dastardly act.
He further warned parents and guardians to always have firm control of their children so that they don’t involve in violence activities.
