Angry youths attack politicians at Jigawa road project event
Tension erupted in Tarabu village, Kirikasamma Local Government Area of Jigawa State, on Wednesday when angry youths attacked top politicians during the flag-off of a road construction project by Governor Umar Namadi Danmodi. The event, held to launch a 23.4-kilometre road from Tarabu to Gafta, turned violent shortly after the ceremony. The youths reportedly threw stones at government vehicles, including those in the governor’s convoy, damaging several cars belonging to officials and police officers. Those who narrowly escaped harm included the Chairman of Kirikasamma Local Government Council, Alhaji Muhammad Maji, and Hon. Abubakar Fulata, who represents the Guri/Kirikasamma/Birniwa Federal Constituency. According to witnesses, the attack was triggered by anger toward Hon. Fulata, whom residents accused of neglecting his constituency and failing to initiate projects for his people. The youths compared his performance unfavourably to that of lawmakers from neighbouring areas. […]
