YOUTHS BURN APC OFFICES, BLOCK HIGHWAYS AMID PROTEST OVER INSECURITY
By Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi
Global Egberi Media International Ltd
Youths in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State have reportedly attacked and set fire to some offices belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC), amid growing anger over insecurity, rising living costs and worsening economic conditions.
The youths reportedly took to the streets to protest security challenges affecting communities in the area, as well as the rising cost of living and other difficulties confronting residents.
APC OFFICES VANDALISED AS ROADS ARE BLOCKED
During the protest, some APC offices were reportedly vandalised and set ablaze, while major roads were blocked, disrupting the movement of motorists and other road users.
Video footage from the incident reportedly showed a large crowd of youths gathered on a major road, with some of them involved in the destruction of properties.
The development has raised concerns over growing frustration among residents in parts of Sokoto State, particularly communities affected by attacks and other criminal activities.
RENEWED TERRORIST THREATS
The protest reportedly came shortly after renewed threats by terrorists operating in neighbouring Zamfara State.
Residents of Talata Mafara Local Government Area were reportedly given a seven-day deadline by terrorists to provide ₦50 million, 50 cattle and 50 sheep or risk another attack.
The terrorists reportedly entered an open market in the area and issued the demands to residents. The threat followed several attacks allegedly carried out against communities in the area.
Residents reportedly blamed the repeated attacks on what they described as inadequate action by the government and security agencies.
According to residents, terrorists had previously attacked communities, taken over farmlands and rustled cattle belonging to villagers without facing enough resistance from security forces.
22 FARMERS REPORTEDLY KILLED
The situation was also linked in the report to a deadly attack on communities in Sauna Ward, Talata Mafara, in July, where terrorists reportedly killed 22 farmers working on their farmlands.
The attackers were reportedly travelling in large numbers on motorcycles after crossing the Anka–Mayanchi highway. They reportedly moved through Ruwan Gora, Zauren Gora, Tulluwa, Unguwar Shanu, Tsangaya and Tundun Namali before reaching Sauna.
Residents reportedly said the attack began at about 2pm and continued until around 5pm.
The terrorists were also reportedly involved in cattle rustling during the incident, although the exact number of animals taken was not immediately known.
GROWING FEAR AMONG RESIDENTS
The latest threat has reportedly heightened fear among residents, who said the attackers had become increasingly bold in their activities.
The development has further intensified concerns over insecurity and the growing frustration among communities affected by repeated attacks and criminal activities.
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