By Busari Kabirat
An order to detain 30 Nasarawa protesting women at the Correctional Centre, has been given by the Chief Magistrate Court in Lafia.
They were all remanded over the allegations of destruction of public facilities and violence.
The protest started in Lafia which is the State’s capital. This is in response to the Supreme Court’s recent judgement upholding the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule.
The women were arrested and detained by the Nigeria Police on Friday afternoon, accusing them of engaging in acts of violence, blocking roads, and destroying public property.
The protesters reportedly caused heavy traffic as roads were blocked, and some of them set tyres ablaze.
The court also remanded eight other male suspects at the correctional centre.
The male suspects face charges related to blocking roads, public disturbance, and destruction of public facilities.
The matter has been adjourned for hearing on 21st of January and their bail application.
Umar Shehu Nadada, the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, had threatened to take decisive action against anyone engaged in violence before, during and after the Supreme Court judgement.
This warning was issued at a peace pact ceremony organised for leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
