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Businessman Killed by Stray Bullet Amidst Violent Protest in Kebbi
A tragic incident occurred in Kebbi State when a businessman was killed by a stray bullet during a violent protest in the Yauri local government area.
The victim, who was selling plastics in his shop, was struck by a bullet fired by marine police stationed near the Yauri River.
The protest, which had initially begun as a demonstration, intensified as protesters blocked the federal highway, leading to severe traffic disruptions entering Yauri town.
In response to the escalating unrest, the marine police resorted to firing shots to disperse the crowd.
Unfortunately, one of these shots went astray and struck the businessman, whose name has not yet been released.
The local community, represented by Malam Umar Bako Yelwa, expressed concern over the situation, indicating that the protest had significantly affected the town’s operations.
Attempts to reach the Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Police Force for an official comment were unsuccessful, as the police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Abubakar, did not respond to inquiries made via calls or text messages.
Despite the chaos in Yauri, the state capital, Birnin Kebbi, remains relatively calm in the aftermath of the protests.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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