At least 81 protesters have been arrested by the Sokoto state police command.

They were arrested while protesting on Thursday against hardship and hunger.

State Commissioner of police Ali Hayatu Kaigama in a statement made available to journalists on Friday assures adequate security and urges the good people of the Sokoto state to avoid any form of criminality during the protest

He said in a commendable swift of action, professionalism and dedication to public safety, the Sokoto State Police Command in synergy with other security agencies in the State had successfully apprehended eighty-one (81) miscreants.

The arrested miscreants according to the commissioner in disguise for a peaceful Protest by the youths mostly young persons, the Protest started in the early hours of today under a very close security watch until around 03:00 pm when it started becoming violent and unruly.

Billboards in front of the Government House and Iron Rail demarcation of some Major roads within the State were Vandalized.

The Commissioner of Police Sokoto Command Cp Ali Hayatu Kaigama, PSC while acknowledging the right of the residents of Protest, frowns at the destruction of public infrastructures as any violent Protesters will be arrested for destruction of Public property and will be caused to face the full wrath of the law.