Police fire teargas to disperse protesters targeting Bauchi gov’t house (Video)
Story by Ahmad SAKA, Bauchi
Youths in Bauchi metropolis have trooped out to commence a peaceful protest against the prevailing economic hardship in the country.
The protesters carried placards chanting in Hausa language, marched from Wunti Gate to Kobi street, then to the Emir’s Palace followed by Nassarawa through the city leading to the Government House.
However, when the protesters reached Nassarawa gate, a road leading to Bauchi Government House, where the state and federal secretariat, the apex bank and other commercial banks are located, they were blocked by the security agents who used tear gas to disperse them.
The protesters demanded urgent action from the authorities that will address the rising inflation, devaluation of the naira, increase in electricity tariff, and removal of fuel subsidy.
The placards, with inscriptions such as “Hunger is too much” and “We need change”, expressed the protesters’ frustration with the current state of the economy.
They said life has become unbearable for ordinary citizens, and urged the government to end hunger, end poverty reverse oil subsidy, among others.
However, police operatives are readily at the scene, monitoring the protesters closely.
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The protesters chanted “Mu Yunwa Muke ji” (We are hungry ) and “Adawo da Tallafin Mai” ( bring back fuel subsidy ) as they marched through the streets, calling on the government to take immediate action to address cries of the masses.
There is heavy security presence at markets, banks, both federal and state secretariat, motor parks, round abouts and all strategic locations in the state.
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