By Israel Adamu,Jos
Protesting women on Friday afternoon allegedly burned down the house of a traditional ruler of Bokkos local government area of the state, Micheal Monday Adanchi.
According to a source from the area who does not want his name in print said the traditional ruler is the District Head of Bokkos town.
The Incident according to the source occurred around 12: 30am.
While confirming the development, the source said the women burned the house following the arrest of some members of the community for alleged involvement and in the recent silent killings in the area, adding that the entire of the traditional ruler’s residence and his administrative office were burned 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.
Our correspondent gathered that soldiers have arrived the area and disperse the protesting women.
When Contacted the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred, on the development, said he would call the DPO of the area and got back to our correspondent.
On Thursday, the state police command on Thursday, confirmed the arrest of eight persons in connection to the recent incidents in Bokkos and Barikin Ladi LGAs.
