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Kaduna protesters set ablaze KASTLEA office, loot property

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#EndBadGovernance and hunger protest turned violent in Kaduna State.

Protesters who turned out in their large numbersqq 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.

Also destroyed is the Digital Innovation Park in Kano.

The park is slated for launch next week to support  technical talent accelerator (3MTT).

Reacting to the situation, the Minister of Communication, Bosun Tijani said: “Sad to learn that our Digital Innovation Park in Kano slated for launch next week to support our technical talent accelerator (3MTT) has been set ablaze and looted by protesters. Alongside #3MTT, this building is set to host our buildathon holiday maker programme for secondary school kids starting next week.

“A slight setback for our journey to deepening our workforce for technology while creating job opportunities for the youth. Millions of Naira down the drain.”

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