A peaceful protest in Benue State turned violent on Sunday, resulting in the death of a truck driver who was burnt alive. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the arrest of 14 individuals in connection with the incident.
Incident Details
- The protest started at Wurukum Roundabout in Makurdi, where youths gathered to express their anger over recent killings in the state.
- The situation escalated when hoodlums hijacked the protest, blocking a road and setting a truck on fire, trapping the driver inside.
- The police used non-lethal methods, including smoke and water, to disperse the crowd and safely evacuate the Deputy Governor, Barr. John Ode.
Police Response
- The police confirmed that no one was injured during the operation to disperse the crowd.
- However, the situation worsened later in Apir, where the truck driver was burnt alive.
- The police spokesperson, SP Catherine Udeme Edet, stated that investigations are ongoing to arrest other suspects and those who planned the attack ¹.
