The hunger protest has turned violent in Kaduna, as protesters in their large number, have set ablaze the Headquarters of Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency (KASTLEA).
The protest which was hitherto peaceful, turned violent as the protesters in their hundreds were marching back to Ahmedu Bello Way from Kaduna Government House through Sokoto Road.
The protesters also looted property at the KASTLEA headquarters and private residences around the office.
The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan confirmed the development.
Eye witness said the number of protesters mostly youths and the unemployed, which had outnumbered the security operatives, marched from the Rigasa area and from the Abakwa end, towards the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the official residence and office of the state Governor.
The surviving protester who craved anonymity, said ” we were matching peacefully and no one was carrying any offensive weapon. “
“I think the security operatives near the Government House were threatened by our large number.
Suddenly, a vehicle, that they use in spraying hot water on protesters, came speeding towards us from the Government House axis and sprayed us with hot water, then another security vehicle came on speed from the 44 Reference Hospital end.”
” In the confusion that ensued and as we scampered to save ourselves from being hit by the security vehicles, 3 peaceful protesters were hit and they died. No one carried any weapon, we were just carrying placards and chanted slogans against bad governance,” he said.
