On Thursday morning, some very angry youths from Turare, Marke and Dogon Ruwa villages in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of Katsina State blocked the highway with stones, trees, and worn out tires to protest against insecurity in their community.
According to reports, the angry youths were said to be chanting songs that portrays their displeasure on the insecurity cases in the state.
One of the youths 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 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.
