In a shocking turn of events on Friday afternoon, a group of protesting women set ablaze the residence of Michal Monday Adanchi, the District Head of Bokkos town in Bokkos Local Government Area. The incident, which unfolded around 12:30 am, was reportedly a response to the arrest of community members linked to recent killings in the area.
According to a local source, the women expressed their fury at the police station over the arrests before escalating their protest to the traditional ruler's house. Accusing him of being a sellout, they swiftly turned their discontent into action, igniting flames that consumed both the traditional ruler's residence and his administrative office.
Soldiers swiftly intervened, dispersing the protesting women, but the aftermath remains tense. Daily Trust reported the arrest of eight individuals connected to the recent attacks in Bokkos and Barikin Ladi LGAs.
The state police command is under scrutiny as they grapple with the aftermath of the Christmas Eve attacks, where over 150 lives were lost, and numerous houses were razed in 23 villages.
As the community reels from these unsettling events, questions arise about the underlying tensions, the arrest of community members, and the effectiveness of the security response. The repercussions of this incident resonate beyond the charred remnants of a traditional ruler's home, casting a spotlight on the broader complexities of the region's security challenges.
