Women burn down traditional ruler’s house in Bokkos over arrests
Angry women razed the home of the District Head of Bokkos town in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state, Michal Monday Adanchi, on Friday afternoon.
According to Daily Trust, a witness from the area said the incident happened around 12:30am.
The witness said the women set fire to the house after some members of the community were arrested for their suspected role in the recent killings in the area. The witness also said the traditional ruler’s house and his office were destroyed by the fire.
“The incident started at the police station where they vented their frustration over the arrest of some members of the community. After leaving the police station, they went to the house of the traditional ruler, accusing him of being a traitor. Shortly after arriving at the house, they ignited it,” the witness said.
Soldiers had however reached the area and dispersed the angry women.
The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred, said he would contact the DPO of the area and update our reporter.
The state police command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of eight people in relation to the recent attacks in Bokkos and Barikin Ladi LGAs.
About 23 villages were raided on Christmas eve, where more than 150 people lost their lives and hundreds of houses were burnt down.
