By Jemilu Hassan
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Jigawa State magistrate court sitting in Dutse on Friday ordered the remand of protesters for two weeks in person.
Magistrate Auwalu Sani ordered Umar Danjani, suspected of leading violent protests in Jigawa State to be remanded in Birnin Kudu Prison for two weeks.
The peaceful protest in the state turned violent, resulting in the death of two persons, with many injured and buildings set ablaze while properties worth millions of Naira were looted across the state.
The Police Command also arrested sixty-eight, 68 violent End Bad Governance protesters in Dutse, Kiyawa, Kazaure and Babura LGAs.
The command also recovered forty-nine, 49 bags of looted fertilizer, fifteen (15) bundles of mosquito nets and other valuable items.
A Jigawa State magistrate court has remanded protesters for two weeks in prison.
The protesters were remanded for their involvement in violent protests in Jigawa State, which resulted in the death of two persons, injuries to many, and destruction of properties.
Amnesty International has demanded the immediate release of Umar Danjani, citing that subjecting critical voices to intimidation and arbitrary arrests for speaking out is unlawful.