A Chief Magistrate Court in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, has issued an order for the detention of 30 women who participated in protests at the Correctional Centre. The charges against them include allegations of violence and destruction of public facilities.
The demonstrations emerged in response to the recent Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the election victory of Governor Abdullahi Sule. On Friday afternoon, the Nigeria Police arrested and presented the women in court, accusing them of involvement in violent activities, road blockades, and damage to public property.
The protesters reportedly disrupted traffic flow by blocking roads and setting tires on fire. Additionally, eight male suspects have been remanded at the correctional centre, facing charges related to road blockades, public disturbance, and destruction of public facilities. The identities of the detained individuals have not been disclosed.
The court has set a date for the hearing of their bail applications, scheduled for Monday, January 21. It is worth noting that the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Umar Shehu Nadada, had previously warned of decisive action against those involved in violence surrounding the Supreme Court judgment. This warning was issued during a peace pact ceremony organized for leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).