Benue okada riders shut down Gboko, protest over killing of four members

Benue okada riders shut down Gboko, protest over killing of four members

Commercial motorcycle operators on Friday, brought Gboko, an ancient town in Benue State, to a standstill as they staged a massive protest against the alleged killing of four of their colleagues by gunmen who also made away with their motorcycles. The protesters, who stormed the streets as early as 6a.m, moved in long convoys, chanting war songs and setting up bonfires at strategic points across the town. Their demonstration created tension as m…

Four Okada riders killed in Gboko as protest erupts across Benue town

Commercial motorcycle riders on Friday shut down Gboko, the traditional headquarters of Tiv land in Benue State, in a massive protest against the alleged killing of four of their members by armed assailants. The attackers were said to have ambushed the riders on Thursday night, murdered them, and carted away their motorbikes — sparking outrage […] The post Four Okada riders killed in Gboko as protest erupts across Benue town appeared first on Id…

Benue Okada riders ground Gboko, protest murder of four members

Commercial motorcycle riders grounded social and economic activities in the ancient town of Gboko, Benue State, on Friday, to protest the alleged murder of four of their members by armed men who also took away the motorbikes of their victims.The protesters, who came out as early as 6 am, rode in very long convoys as they sang war songs and made bonfires in strategic spots around the town.The protest scared away residents, who stayed away from th…