By Olaide Oyelude, Katsina Some angry youths from Turare, Marke and Dogon Ruwa villages in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of Katsi...
By Olaide Oyelude, Katsina
Some angry youths from Turare, Marke and Dogon Ruwa villages
in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of Katsina State early Thursday morning
blocked Dutsin-ma – Kankara highway, in protest against banditry in their
communities.
A combined team of police and other security operatives were
said to have later cleared the road and
restored normalcy on the highway.
Eyewitnesses said the youths had earlier in the morning blocked the highway with trees, stones and worn out tyres.
The youths were also said
to be chanting songs depicting their displeasure over the insecurity in
the communities.
It was learnt that the development prevented many commuters
from making use of the highway in the morning.
One of the youths who pleaded anonymity said, “We are tired of
activities of the bandits in our communities. We blocked the highway to show
our displeasure over insecurity here. We want the authorities to be aware of
our plight and come to our rescue.”
Eyewitnesses said security operatives including the police
later came to clear the highway and restored normalcy.
It could not be ascertained whether any arrest was made as
of the time of filing this report.
The Spokesman for the Katsina State Police Command, SP Gambo
Isah, could not be reached for comment as he was said to be at a meeting.
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