One killed, properties destroyed as youths protest over coronation of village head in Bauchi

The Bauchi state police command says one person has been killed in a protest by youths in Bogoro LGA of the state.

In a statement on Sunday, Ahmed Wakil, the command spokesperson, said the protest followed the coronation of the head of Sang village in the LGA.

He said 64 houses were set ablaze while three motorcycles and properties worth millions of naira were also destroyed.

“On Saturday, April 15, 2023, at about 7:00 pm the Bauchi state police command received a distress call over an ongoing skirmish in Bogoro area of the State,” the statement reads.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the communal clash in Sang village of Bogoro LGA emanated from the coronation of the hamlet head of Sang.

“Some irate youths with different factions protested against the coronation.

“Consequently, this resulted in an attack on innocent citizens, as the irate youths set 64 houses, three motorcycles, and properties worth millions of naira ablaze.

“One person by the name of Apollos Danlami, 70 years was killed in the incident while a certain Naemiya Bature, 65 years, and some other people were injured in the fracas.”

The police spokesperson said the command deployed operatives who swiftly responded to the distress call and brought the situation under control.

He said efforts have been intensified in a bid to arrest the perpetrators.