Nigeria: Nasarawa Impeachment - Police Arrest 27 Protesters

The Nasarawa State Police command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of 27 people who allegedly turned a peaceful protest over the impeachment notice served on the state governor, Tanko Al-Makura, into a violent one.

The state police spokesperson, Ismaila Numan, who confirmed the arrest, stated that there was no life lost. He said those arrested were undergoing investigation.

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