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Youths Attack Niger Governor Bago’s Convoy Over Failed Cash Handout, Injure Aide
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Angry youths assaulted the convoy of Niger State Governor Umar Bago after an incomplete cash distribution.
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At least six vehicles were damaged and the Chairman of the New Niger Development Project, Abubakar Mustapha, was injured.
Some residents of Bida, Niger State, attacked the convoy of Governor Umar Bago on Sunday after a promised cash handout was reportedly distributed to only a few individuals.
Eyewitnesses said the governor had earlier promised to distribute cash gifts ahead of the local government election, but the failure to reach all residents sparked anger among youths.
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The mob reportedly pelted the convoy with stones and sachet water, damaging over six vehicles. Abubakar Mustapha, Chairman of the New Niger Development Project, sustained injuries and was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Bida, for treatment.
Angry youths also vandalised APC and the governor’s campaign billboards, accusing Bago of deceit and neglect.
“The people were very angry because they waited for him to fulfil his promise. When he didn’t, they lost control,” an eyewitness said.
