A Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the troubled Plateau state has reportedly been arrested.
The scene of the Protest
It has been reported that Rev. Isa Nenman, the Chairman of the
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Plateau state, has been
arrested.
A statement signed by the Chairman of the Plateau Northern Ethnic
Nationality, Paul Dekete, says Nenman who was part of the facilitators
of the protest that took place at the state government house yesterday
June 27th, was arrested for allowing the protest to degenerate, leading
to the destruction of some properties at the state government house.
Below is his statement:
''Following yesterday's peaceful protest by CAN supported by
youth groups, the CAN chairman, Northern Zone is in Police custody, and
there is a directive from Abuja to make arrests.
"Due to that, we are inviting all members to meet at the Hqts,
as we, demand for Chairman's release. Its urgent and now, all other
platforms should mobilize now, please.
"Signed by Chairman Plateau Northern Ethnic Nationality
"Paul Dekete''
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