Hoodlums masquerading as protesters have reportedly set ablaze the residences of some politicians.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This is happening amid the ongoing nationwide protests against hunger , hardship and bad governance in Nigeria.
On Tuesday, videos circulating on X captured protesters setting fire to a mansion reportedly owned by Nazifi Sani Gumel, a serving member of the House of Representatives representing the Gumel/Maigatari/Sule Tankarkar/Gagarawa Federal Constituency, Jigawa State.
The youths accused Gumel of neglecting his constituency since his election 14 months ago during the last general elections.
In a related incident in Yobe State, another group of youths attacked the residence of a current serving Senator.
The Senator was accused of embezzling public funds intended for the development of his district.
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BREAKING!!! SOME YOUTHS IN YOBE STATE ATTACKED A SENATOR'S HOUSE. They accused d senator of lavishing their money on frivolities and personal use. I just pray other youths won't replicate this in the north. Our corrupt politicians will learn very soon. pic.twitter.com/kEXjbOvz2a
— BUCOS (@TENIBEGILOJU202) August 5, 2024
BREAKING NEWS!!! THE ANGRY YOUTHS IN JIGAWA HAS SET ABLAZE ANOTHER HOUSE OF FEDERAL LAWMAKER. This is d house of Hon Sani… Like I said yesterday, I pray this is not replicated again in another northern states, the youths are wiser now and don't want to gree for anybody. pic.twitter.com/YheoOeHyLG
— BUCOS (@TENIBEGILOJU202) August 6, 2024
Recall that Governor Umar Namadi on Thursday imposed a 24-hour curfew following vandalism and looting of public and private properties during the protest.
But the curfew was relaxed on Monday in 19 other local government areas after a review of the security situation in the state.