Angry women, protesting the recent Boko Haram attack in the communities of Bokkos Local Government Area of the Plateau State, have reportedly burnt down the house of the district head of the town, Michael Adanchi.
Recall that over 190 persons were killed in the Christmas Eve attacks on 17 villages in the Barkin Ladi, Mangu, and Bokkos Local Government Areas in the state.
More than 10,000 persons, many of whom are presently taking refuge in churches, mosques, schools, and private residences, were also displaced.
A source told the Daily Trust that the burning of the district head’s house by the angry women occurred around 12.30pm on Friday.
It is understand that they were angered by wrongful arrests of ‘innocent’ residents of the communities, who had nothing to do with the Christmas Eve attacks, by the police.
President Bola Tinubu had ordered a manhunts of the terrorists.
The source was also quoted as saying that the women burnt down the house following the arrest of some members of the community for their alleged involvement in the recent killings in the area, adding that the traditional ruler’s residence and his administrative office were burnt down.
“The incident began at the police station where they expressed their anger over the arrest of some members of the community. After leaving the police station, they proceeded to the house of the traditional ruler, protesting that he was a sellout. A few minutes after reaching the house, they set it ablaze,” the source said.
The Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident, saying the command would release a statement on the incident as soon as possible.
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