The Nigeria police have intensified their crackdown on #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters in Yobe State, arresting five more youths in the state capital, Damaturu.
The arrests took place on Friday and Saturday.
The detained protesters, identified as Mu’azu Umar, Kabiru Umar, Ahmad Abubakar, Amarciya Ali, and Yarima Hussain Akale, were reportedly apprehended in various locations across Damaturu, and are currently being held at the Yobe North police area command.
This latest wave of arrests follows an earlier report by DAILY POST, which noted that about 11 youths and residents were arrested on Saturday.
These protesters were allegedly taken from their homes in Damaturu, Potiskum, and Gashua areas of Yobe State.
A source indicated that the arrests may be part of a broader effort to suppress those voicing concerns about the country’s ongoing economic hardships.
“A number of youths were also arrested in Damaturu and Potiskum in what appears to be an attempt to punish those who were outspoken about the ongoing economic hardship,” the source said.
The situation has led to growing tension in the state, with concerns that the crackdown could expand to target more individuals who participated in the peaceful protests.
