On Thursday, tensions flared in Daura, Katsina State, as a large group of angry protesters gathered at the residence of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The demonstrators, participating in the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest, voiced their frustration over the country’s economic hardships.
The protest, which has sparked violence in several states, has led to deaths and prompted at least three governors to impose curfews. In Daura, the crowd attempted to breach Buhari’s residence, expressing their discontent with the current economic situation.
“They set up bonfires in front of the former President’s house and were chanting loudly,” a witness told newsmen via telephone on Thursday.
A video captured young people shouting loudly, with the crowd chanting, “Bama yi! Bama yi! Bama yi!”—a Hausa phrase meaning “we don’t want,” commonly used in protests to express disapproval.
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The situation saw a brief de-escalation when an unidentified individual emerged from Buhari’s residence to address the protesters. The person requested that the mob select a representative to speak, with the promise that the video recording would be shown to the Nigerian leader.
Following this intervention, the protesters moved towards the palace of the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar Farouk. Reports indicate that security forces fired on one protester, wounding him in the leg, but the demonstration continued despite the attempts to disperse the crowd.
A local resident, who preferred to remain anonymous, described the scene: “I was at my place of work organizing a speech and prize event for our students when the protest began. I learned that the protesters went to the residences of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Emir of Daura, and Magajin Garin Daura.
“On my way home, I passed by the residence of Alhaji Musa Uba, the Magajin Gari, and saw minor damage. He was reportedly opposed to the protest, which might explain why his house was targeted. The protesters threw stones, but the situation was controlled by security forces. The Emir’s palace is now under the protection of the army and police. At present, Daura is calm.”
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Tension in Daura as protesters target Buhari’s residence, Emir’s palace
EndBadGovernance protest: Address Nigerians now – Okai tells Tinubu
The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Federal House of Representative election for Dekina/Bassa in Kogi State, Usman Okai Austin, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address Nigerians amid the ongoing nationwide protest.
Okai said a presidential address would go a long way to calm the nerves of protesters and inspire hope.
Posting on X, the socio-political commentator warned that the nationwide protest might linger on.
The post tagged: “When Not To Keep Quiet,” “Many Nigerians were expecting a presidential address yesterday to ease the growing tensions and unrest across the country.
“However, the absence of a powerful broadcast from the President has left citizens feeling disappointed and concerned.
“Whoever is advising President Bola Tinubu against addressing Nigerians is not doing him a Favour.
“This #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest will linger on. In times of crisis, a leader’s words can go a long way in calming nerves and inspiring hope. Unfortunately, the President’s silence has only added to the anxiety and frustration felt by many.
“The ongoing protests and demonstrations are a clear indication of the people’s desire for change and better governance.
“A presidential address could have been a crucial opportunity to acknowledge the grievances, offer reassurance, and outline concrete steps towards addressing the issues.
“The clock is ticking, and the nation waits with bated breath for a word from its leader. Will the President seize the moment and address the nation, or will the silence continue, fueling more uncertainty and unrest? Only time will tell.”
Yesterday, Nigerians took to the streets to begin the 10-day nationwide protest against Tinubu’s administration.
The protest was an avenue for aggrieved Nigerians to cry out over the level of hunger and hardship in the country.
EndBadGovernance protest: Address Nigerians now – Okai tells Tinubu
Protests: Karu Local Government Council imposes curfew
Karu Local Government Council in Nasarawa State has imposed a night curfew from 6 pm to 6 am, effective immediately.
This is in response to rising security concerns within the state.
The announcement was made by the Executive Chairman, Hon. James B. Thomas (Jarumin Kodape) on Thursday.
According to the Chairman, the curfew will restrict movement for all individuals, including motorcyclists, tricycle riders, shop owners, and motorists.
The statement signed by the SSA on Media and Publicity, Danbaba Uba Magaji, stated that the curfew will remain in effect until further notice.
Protests: Karu Local Government Council imposes curfew
Listen to Nigerians, NRM tells FG
The National Rescue Movement, Ogun State Chapter, has condemned the government’s alleged sponsorship of protests against citizens exercising their constitutional right to demonstrate.
The NRM stated that the Federal Government must listen to Nigerians and stop undermining the protest.
In a statement issued on Friday, the NRM’s acting state Chairman, Olujobi Fayoyin, highlighted the irony of current government officials, who once protested when out of power, now attempting to suppress public dissent.
Fayoyin stressed that such actions are a betrayal of the citizens’ trust.
He said, “It is very reckless and inhumane for the government to sponsor a protest against those who want to exercise their civic rights as bona fide Nigerians who have a constitutional right to protest.
“It shows that the government is not ready to listen to people, and therefore, whatever happens at the end of this protest will be a result of what the government has orchestrated against the protesters.
“Those in the government now, who have sometimes protested against the status quo when they were not in power, should know that trying to stop people from protesting or sabotaging their gathering now is uncalled for.
“Whoever in government is doing this does not have love for the masses, and such persons should not be given a second chance if they are out for a political campaign.”
The NRM urged the government to adhere to democratic principles by listening to the people’s grievances and engaging in meaningful dialogue rather than employing force.
The chairman stressed the need for government officials to genuinely serve the people and restore faith in Nigeria’s political system.
“Anyone who wants to serve in government must be ready to listen to the people and must do their will since democracy is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
“We must practice what we preach; otherwise, people’s faith in politicians will be lost totally and may be irredeemable,” he stressed.
Fayoyin called on all politicians to work together to build the country rather than sabotage the trust of Nigerians.
“I call on the President of the Nation and also the governors of the states to speak to people in a way they can understand, instead of making a show of force against the people.”
On Thursday, Nigerians took to the streets across the country to express their grievances, particularly over the rising cost of living.
Prior to this protest, some groups of people allegedly sponsored by the government paraded themselves as anti-protesters to thwart the planned protests.
Meanwhile, during the August 1st protest, some protesters were attacked by the anti-protesters. According reports.
Kaduna IRS seals KAEDCO over N600m unpaid tax
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service has sealed the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company over a N600m tax liability.
Speaking to newsmen after the exercise in the early hours of Friday, the Executive Chairman of KADIRS, Jerry Adams, said the operation was an execution of a court order to restrain KAEDCO over the liability due to the state.
Adams explained that the N600m tax liability was from 2015 to 2022, when they did all the reconciliations with KAEDCO agreeing to pay a substantial amount of the liability.
The executive chairman, however, lamented, “Till this moment, since last year that the liability was established, KAEDCO has not met what it committed to do.
“We are backed by the law to seal and take over their premises in order to ensure compliance, and that is what we executed this morning, “he said.
Adams called on other businesses, individuals, corporate organisations and the public to always ensure voluntary compliance in tax payments.
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Police arrest 50 hoodlums in Katsina
No fewer than 50 hoodlums in Katsina State suspected to be responsible for the hijack of the protest in the state which led to violence have been arrested by the state police command.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq, told journalists on Thursday that the state is relatively calm as the protest has been contained.
“No loss of life was recorded, however, 50 suspected miscreants/hoodlums were arrested.
“Investigation is currently ongoing as security arrangement has been reinforced,” Sadiq said.
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Delta: Protesters urged to exercise caution on Day-2
As the #EndBadGovernanceProtest in Delta State enters its second day, the Situation Room has issued a statement urging protesters to exercise caution and adhere to guidelines.
According to the statement signed by Comrade Awipi Teduolo, protesters are advised to maintain peaceful conduct, avoid violence, and refrain from destroying property or confronting security forces.
The Situation Room also emphasized the importance of sticking to approved protest routes, being aware of potential security threats, and prioritizing physical well-being by bringing water, snacks, and wearing comfortable clothing.
Additionally, protesters were advised to respect the law, maintain anonymity by wearing masks or protective gear, stay connected with fellow protesters, and be prepared for emergencies by knowing the location of nearby hospitals and essential services.
The statement also warned against engaging with individuals or groups trying to incite violence or disrupt the protest, and urged protesters to follow instructions from designated leaders and marshals.
The goal of the protest, according to the Situation Room, was to advocate for positive change, not to engage in destructive behavior.
“By being mindful of these cautions, protesters can ensure a safe and successful event,” it said.
Delta: Protesters urged to exercise caution on Day-2
It’s unacceptable, Amnesty International condemns killing of 13 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters
Amnesty International has condemned the killing of 13 protesters allegedly killed by security personnel across Nigeria, describing the incident as “unjustified and unacceptable”.
The Country Director, Isa Sanusi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
“The Nigerian authorities must investigate these incidents impartially and effectively and ensure that security personnel suspected of responsibility for the alleged deadly use of force are held to account through fair trial,” he said.
The organisation noted that the killings occurred in Suleja, Niger State, where six people were killed and dozens severely wounded; Maiduguri, where four people were killed; and Kaduna, where three people were killed.
Amnesty International also expressed concern over the Nigerian authorities’ “growing hostility to dissent” and the “relentless repression of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly”.
“Our findings, so far, show that security personnel at the locations where lives were lost deliberately used tactics designed to kill while dealing with gatherings of people protesting hunger and deep poverty,” the statement read.
The organisation called on the Nigerian government to take concrete steps to address the impact of recent reforms on economic, social and cultural rights, including people’s rights to health and education.
“All those arrested for taking part in the protests must be released immediately and unconditionally. Authorities must also end the rampant violations of the people’s rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression,” Sanusi added.
Meanwhile, responding to the allegation, the Niger State Police Command, in a report issued and made available by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, on Thursday, acknowledged the chaos that broke out in Tafa Local Government Council Secretariat,
in the state where miscreants looted, vandalised and partly set the building ablaze, noting that vehicles were damaged and burnt, while security agencies responded, made arrest and dispersed the hoodlums.
According to Abiodun, during the process, there was no loss of life, and there was no report of such as protesters were dispersed with the use of minimum force, highlighting however, that some miscreants were mildly injured during stampede and most of them were taken to different nearby medical facilities for treatment.
PDP primary: Tambuwal didn’t tell me he’s withdrawing for Atiku — Saraki
An erstwhile Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has debunked the claim made by Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State, that he informed him (Saraki) before withdrawing for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during the 2022 presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Saraki, in a statement by his Media Office, while responding to a claim made by Tambuwal in an interview aired on Arise TV, stated that Tambuwal never informed him that he would withdraw for Atiku.
The former President of the Senate said he was also surprised like everybody present at the PDP presidential convention that Tambuwal returned to the podium to announce his withdrawal after he had addressed the delegates seeking their votes to fly the PDP presidential flag in the 2023 general elections.
The statement reads: “I need to set the record straight. When I saw Tambuwal returning to the podium after he had earlier addressed the delegates to canvas for their votes, I wondered what was happening. His announcement that he had withdrawn from the race and that the delegates who were supporting him should vote for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar took me by surprise.
“Tambuwal is my friend but he should take responsibility for his decisions and actions. He never discussed withdrawal from the race with me.
“I never contemplated withdrawing my candidature from the race and had nothing to do with the decision process that led to his withdrawal in favor of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.”
PDP primary: Tambuwal didn’t tell me he’s withdrawing for Atiku — Saraki
Katsina declares 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma LG
The Katsina State Police Command has begun enforcement of a directive by the state government imposing a 24-hour curfew on the Dutsinma Local Government Area and a 7pm to 7am restriction of movement in the remaining 33 local government areas of the state.
A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq, on Friday explained that the development became necessary as the nationwide protest which began on Thursday turned violent in parts of the state.
He said, “The 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma Local Government Area is necessary to ensure public safety and prevent further escalation of violence, vandalism, and looting of public and private properties, while the 7pm to 7am curfew in the rest of the state is aimed at preventing nocturnal criminal activities and maintaining law and order throughout the state.”
He said that there was no loss of lives during Thursday’s protest but that the police arrested some 50 hoodlums in connection with the destruction and looting of government and public property.
Sadiq added, “We call on parents and guardians to caution their children and wards to desist from engaging in acts that may contravene the law, including but not limited to violent protests, vandalism and looting of public or private properties.
“Also, we urge youths to exercise restraint and avoid being used as tools to perpetuate violence.
“The command, in collaboration with sister security agencies, will be conducting regular patrols to ensure total compliance with the curfew, as anyone found violating the curfew will be dealt with decisively.
“We appeal to the general public to cooperate with the security agencies and stay indoors during the curfew hours. Let’s work together to maintain peace and order in our state.”
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