Security agents declares war on Idoma protesters in Makurdi, manhandle leaders
Reporter gathered that there are ongoing moves by security agencies in Benue State to disrupt the 10,000 man protest by the Idoma people. The Idoma community is organising a protest match against the refusal of the Tiv ethnic group to allow them govern the state after almost 40 years. The development irked the Idoma Governors Support Group alongside the Idoma People of Nigeria to organise 10,000 -man -match in protest of the marginalisation of the people. The protest, which was billed to take place in Makurdi today has been temporarily halted as security reportedly swooped on them. Speaking with our correspondent on phone, one of the leader of the protest, Comrade Prince Yemi Itodo said two of their members have been arrested . “As I’m taking to you, Comrade PerHot Apeh of Idoma Governor Support Group and Comrade Magaji Alidu, former NAIS President have been held by the Directorate of state security [DSS ] in Makurdi as security operatives have moved to frustrate solidarity rally for Idoma Governorship. It is like civil war here.”
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