Bauchi State Government has imposed 24 hours curfew on Azare, the headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area of the State.
The curfew was imposed, due to the deteriorating security situation in Azare and its environments, Katagum Local Government Area leading to destruction of public property, stealing, victimization etc,
“Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State, has approved the imposition, effective immediately, of a 24-hour curfew in Katagum Local Government Area, in order to contain the situation,” a statement by Ibrahim Muhammed Kashim, Secretary to the Bauchi State Government.
“His Excellency has further directed all security agencies to wade into the matter and ensure that the hoodlums are fished out and brought to book.
“He further calls on law-abiding citizens to cooperate with security agencies at this trying moment,” it added.
“Today day 5th of the protest , protesters on economic hardship have come out in Bauchi and Azare Azare Town, Headquarters of , Katagum local government area is the second most populous city in Bauchi State after the capital city of Bauchi.
“However, the violence that took place in Azare was so serious because the protesters and vandals destroyed some of the politicians agovernment lodge and a section in the secretariat of katagum local government.
“The people of Azare alleged that the protesters broke into the house of a former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, and some top politicians, and took away chairs, air conditioners and some of their properties.
“While at the secretariat of Katagum local government. They burned some offices and vehicles Residents of Azare alleged that the security forces shot one of the protesting youth to death the video of the shooting went viral on social.media While others said that three dead bodies were found in the hospital.
“From Bauchi town, the protesters came out from Bakaro carrying Russian flags. And the security personnek dispersed them.
“Many security vehicles were stationed near the road that is near the central bank of the CBN along the Bauchi Government house road. Some of the youths with sticks in their hands. Enter the popular Muda lawal Market.
“Traders in the market also closed their shops and held bamboos and chased them out of the market.
All our efforts to hear from the Police Public Relations Officer PPRO failed he did not respond to the messages sent to him.up to the time we were compiling this report.
