The Police Command in Nasarawa State has detained 50 persons for allegedly attacking police personnel and disrupting public order during the ongoing protests.
DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the arrests in an interview on Thursday in Lafia.
According to Nansel, the arrests include 25 persons apprehended in Lafia, 16 in Karu, six in Keffi, and three in Mararaba-Udege in Nasarawa Local Government Areas.
He added that the detained suspects were currently in police custody undergoing further interrogation and investigation.
The police spokesperson assured that the violent actions exhibited by some protesters earlier on Thursday had been effectively brought under control by the police and other security agencies.
He stated that law enforcement officers would continue to manage the situation professionally and ensure public safety.
Nansel further issued a stern warning to those intending to incite chaos under any pretense, stating that such actions would not be tolerated and that the full force of the law would be applied.
He urged the public to continue their daily activities without fear of intimidation, reaffirming the commitment of the police to maintaining law and order.
