Commissioner of Police in Edo, Mr Mohammed Dankwara today, warned against further acts of violence that might lead to further loss of lives and property in the state.
This was contained in a statement issued in Benin early today by police spokesman in Edo, SP Chidi Nwabuzor.
The police commissioner’s warning came on the heels of violent protests that took place in Benin on Wednesday which led to the destruction of lives and property.
The protest was sparked by the inability of people to cash their monies in banks following CBN’s cashless policy.
The police commissioner noted that the protest by youths was hijacked by armed hoodlums, and it turned violent as the hoodlums attempted to attack and gain access into the Benin branch office of the CBN.
He added that security personnel on duty responded promptly to the hoodlums, and in the process, two of them were hit by stray bullets and were confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital.
