Hundreds of youths and civil society activist on Thursday took to the to streets of Kaduna in coordinated protests, calling on the continued detention and prosecution of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged financial impropriety and unresolved disappearance of social media activist Abubakar Idris (Dadiyata)

The demostrators including members of the Nasiriya Movement and youth leaders from Southern Kaduna Senatorial District.

The protester converged at the UTC roundabout in the metropolis and walked to the Government House, chanting solidarity songs and carrying placards with inscriptions.

They included: ‘We Demand Public Scrutiny, Audit Now’, Mallam El-Rufai, Where Is Dadiyata’ and Sponsoring Protest Cannot Protect El-Rufai, He Must Face Prosecution’

Beyond the call for justice, youths were demanding a full investigation into the $350 million state funds allegedly lost under the previous administration.

In addition, the youths called on the government to arrest Bashir Saidu, Jafaru, and Hafiz Bayero for allegedly sponsoring some individuals under the guise of protests to divert the government’s attention from the allegations against the former governor, El-Rufai.