BREAKING: Violence Erupts in Kaduna as Protesters Burn KASTLEA Office, Loot Property

BREAKING: Violence Erupts in Kaduna as Protesters Burn KASTLEA Office, Loot Property

  • The hunger protest in Kaduna escalated dramatically, with demonstrators setting fire to the headquarters of the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency (KASTLEA)
  • Initially peaceful, the protest became violent as hundreds of protesters marched from Kaduna Government House to Ahmadu Bello Way via Sokoto Road
  • Along with the arson at the KASTLEA office, protesters looted property at the agency’s headquarters and nearby private residences

Kaduna state - The hunger protest in Kaduna has escalated into violence, with demonstrators setting fire to the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency (KASTLEA) headquarters.

Previously peaceful, the protest turned chaotic as hundreds of protesters marched back to Ahmadu Bello Way from Kaduna Government House via Sokoto Road.

Protesters set fire on major roads
Hardship protest Photo credit: @Currenttimes
Source: Twitter

In addition to the arson at the KASTLEA headquarters, the protesters also looted property at the agency’s office and nearby private residences, Nation reported.

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