{"id":126924,"date":"2024-08-05T11:43:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/endbadgovernance-nigeria-police-clamp-down-on-protesters-arrest-11-from-their-homes-in-yobe"},"modified":"2024-08-05T12:50:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T11:50:09","slug":"endbadgovernance-nigeria-police-clamp-down-on-protesters-arrest-11-from-their-homes-in-yobe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/endbadgovernance-nigeria-police-clamp-down-on-protesters-arrest-11-from-their-homes-in-yobe","title":{"rendered":"EndBadGovernance: Nigeria Police clamp down on protesters, arrest 11 from their homes in Yobe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>At least 11 youths in Yobe State were arrested on Saturday morning as Nigerian police launched a clampdown on the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests.<\/p>\n<p>The arrests occurred in the towns of Damaturu, Potiskum, and Gashua, where the individuals were reportedly taken from their homes.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicate that the arrests targeted those who were vocal and active in the ongoing nationwide protests.<\/p>\n<p>A source close to the situation stated, \u201cA number of youths were also arrested in Damaturu and Potiskum in what appears to be an attempt to punish those who were outspoken about the ongoing economic hardship.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The source confirmed that the detained individuals, particularly the 11 youths from Gashua, were taken to the state police CID in Damaturu.<\/p>\n<p>The arrests have sparked concern and tension among residents, who fear that the authorities may expand their actions to target more participants in the peaceful protests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. At least 11 youths in Yobe State were arrested on Saturday morning as Nigerian police launched a clampdown on the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. The arrests occurred in the towns of Damaturu, Potiskum, and Gashua, where the individuals were reportedly taken from their homes. 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