Women of Okuzu-Mbana village, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State have taken to the streets to protest over the alleged torture and detainment of their husbands by youths.

The women accused the youths of indiscriminately selling community lands in the area.

The protesting women were seen carrying different placards with different inscriptions; calling the state government to come to their rescue before they run out of lands to farm.

They called on Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano and the Inspector General of Police to intervene.

Ngozi Ibeto, One of the protesters, said the continuous torture of their husbands was intended to hush them in the area.

Speaking on the incident, one of the elders allegedly tortured by the youths, Godwin Egbochukwu, 72, said that the youths no longer listen to the elders of the land.

He said, “The youths are in the habit of selling people’s lands, and we’ve been warning them to stop. But instead of listening to our advice, they beat us.”