Over 50 Ekpoma protesters arrested

Police have arrested over 50 persons who participated in last Saturday’s protest in Ekpoma, Esan West local government area.

Spokesman of the Edo state Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, said the arrested suspects were involved in looting and other violent acts.

The suspects were arrested at various locations in Ekpoma after several shops were looted and the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma vandalised during the protest.

The suspects were driven in a black maria to the Edo State where they are waiting to be arraigned.

At the court premises, relatives of the victims were seen loitering around.

As of the press time, security operatives cordoned off the court room and refused to allow journalists inside.