- A Tale of Fury and Rebellion Unravels in the Heart of Plateau
- Plateau Unrest Escalates as Women Torch Iconic Monarch’s Residence, Unveiling a Disturbing News
- Soldiers calm down a protest while the police are waiting for more information.
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On Friday afternoon, January 5, a group of protesting women set fire to the residence of Michal Monday Adanchi, the district head of Bokkos town in the Bokkos local government area of the state.
According to information from Daily Trust, a local source, it was revealed that the incident occurred around 12:30 am.
Soldiers Calm Protest Down in Plateau
Battabox found out that soldiers came to the area and made the protesting women go away. Then, DSP Alabo Alfred, who speaks for the state police, said he would call the DPO of the area for more news.
This happened after the state police confirmed on Thursday, January 4, that they arrested eight people connected to recent attacks in Bokkos and Barikin Ladi LGAs.
What led to the burning of the Bokkos monarch’s house by women?
In a recent development, it has been reported that the women set the house on fire in response to the arrest of community members accused of involvement in recent killings in the area.
The source disclosed this information, shedding light on the motive behind the incident.”
Additional details reveal that both the traditional ruler’s residence and his administrative office were set ablaze during the incident.
Police fire tear gas at protesting UNILAG students, arrest 2
In other stories, officers from the Lagos State Police Command took action to disperse students gathered at the University of Lagos in protest against a proposed fee hike.
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In July 2023, the management of UNILAG raised tuition fees, attributing the decision to “prevailing economic realities.”
Subsequently, students gathered around the school premises to peacefully protest the fee hike. However, the situation took a turn when officers present to monitor the demonstration fired shots.
