The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has announced the arrest of 15 people for allegedly vandalizing banks in Oron Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko MacDon confirmed the arrest to journalists in Oron on Sunday.
“We received information that some banks were attacked in Oron local government and the police immediately took action.
“We’re talking about 15 people that were arrested because of that incident,” MacDon said.
Recall that the attack happened on Friday when some youths protested over the shortage of Naira notes.
“The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olatoye Durosinmi has expressed sadness over the situation and has directed Divisional Police Officers in the affected local governments to ensure that there is no further breach of law and order,” he said.
MacDon added that the commissioner urged residents to abide by the law as anyone caught damaging public property would be dealt with sternly.
He said the Police would do everything to ensure that Akwa Ibom remains one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria.
Residents have feared that banks in the area may not be open on Monday after the bank union instructed its members to stay away from work where there have been attacks on banking facilities.
A source in the area said no less than three banks located on Oron road in the local government and Cold Room belonging to members of the National Assembly were destroyed during the protest.