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95% Of Borno Protesters Underaged –Gov Zulum

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum of Borno says 95 per cent of the youths that participated in Thursday’s violent protests in Maiduguri were children under 14 years.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Zulum made the disclosure in a broadcast to the people of Borno where he also declared the lifting of the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state.

Zulum said: “Over 95 per cent of those who participated in the so-called Thursday protests were children under 14 years. Most of them do not know why they are protesting.

“A six- year-old child carrying a placard is amazing; he must have been directed by someone. Most of those children are not from Borno.

“While we are not discouraging the Almajiri education, we must however have their teachers or guardians looking after them.”

Read Also: Abuja Protesters Abandon Venue Amid Waning Momentum

He said that some of the actions of the hoodlums that hijacked the Maiduguri protests included the destruction and looting of public properties including hospitals.

“In what could have been a major disaster, attempts were made by the hoodlums on several occasions to attack the Maiduguri Emergency Power Gas Plant, however, it was averted by our gallant security forces..

“Violence has no place in our society and I implore citizens to reject any call to arms or act of aggression.

“As we lift the curfew on Saturday, any person that engages in looting and violent activities will be dealt with accordingly,” Zulum said.

He reiterated the commitment of his administration to positively transform the state, citing interventions in various sectors, particularly infrastructure, health and education.

 

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