BREAKING: Angry Youths Protest As ‘Soldier’ Kills Driver In Nigerian State

Angry Youths Protest in Yobe

BREAKING: Angry Youths Protest As ‘Soldier’ Kills Driver In Nigerian State

EKO HOT BLOG reports that some disgruntled persons are currently on the streets of Gashua, headquarters of Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State, northeast Nigeria, protesting the alleged killing of a truck driver by a soldier.

The protesters, mainly youths, have lit up bonfires while heading for Gashua Police Division.

It was learnt that a truck driver named Mohammed Gashua was shot dead while trying to avoid a filling station after seeing military trucks and some officers riding on motorbikes.

He said the motorists were scared by the movement of soldiers and they attempted to run but the officers warned that they would fire shots at anyone who moved an inch.

The driver took to his heels, and he was allegedly shot dead by one of the soldiers.
It is understood that the deceased has been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.

Government reacts

Meanwhile, the Governor of Yobe State Mai Mala Buni, has called for an immediate investigation into the matter.

The governor in statement by his spokesman Mamman Mohammed, called on the Youths of Gashua to be calm.

“He described the incident as unfortunate especially now that we are recording progress in sustainable peace across the state. Government and the security authorities would not tolerate any act of recklessness capable of disrupting our hard earned peace. I therefore assure you that government would properly investigate the matter and deal with it decisively.

“I also appeal to our good people of Bade local government area and the entire state to remain calm and law abiding.

“We should avoid anything detrimental to our peace. You are advised to be good Muslims and take it as the will of Allah and avoid bonfire on the roads” Governor Buni was quoted to have said.

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