Some students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, were among over 50 persons that were arrested and are awaiting arraignment over violent protest in Ekpoma, Esan West local government area of Edo State.
Residents of Ekpoma had embarked on the protest over incessant kidnappings and killings.
The protest turned violent as several shops were looted and the Palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma vandalised.
It was gathered that the suspects were arrested at various locations in
Ekpoma.Many of the students said they were sleeping inside their hostels when they were arrested at about 3am.
They were driven in a black maria to to Benin City where they are currently waiting to be arraigned.
At the court premises, relatives of the victims were seen loitering around and looking worried.
As at the press time, security cordoned off the court room and refused to allow journalists in.
Edo Police spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the arrested suspects were involved in looting and violence act.
