It
was pandemonium yesterday in Bauchi as hundreds of suspected political thugs
attacked the convoy of Governor Mohammed Abubakar after leaving the Bauchi Eid
prayer ground along Bakaro road in Bauchi metropolis.
The
thugs damaged the vehicle conveying the government house press centre,
destroying the back screen beyond repairs.
The
development, it was learned, caused a stir as the driver of the government
press vehicle tried to escape to save the situation while other vehicles
diverted direction, for safety.
According
to an eye witness, the Governor’s convoy was attacked at Bakaro road, which is
said to be a notorious haven for political thugs.
It
was gathered that the thugs laid ambush at the main roads where the governor
was expected to pass, chanting slogans such as “Bamayi, meaning, we are not
with you, “we don’t want you as governor.”
During
the attack, several youths and women were seen openly castigating the governor
for allegedly failing to address the plight of the people of the state.
Even
though there were no reports of arrest by the police, it took the intervention
of respected individuals to calm the angry youths.
Some
residents of the state, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, vowed not to
support the governor for a second term following perceived failure to address
the challenges of the state.
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