Anti-deregulation protesters in Minna have torched the campaign offices of Governor Babangida Aliyu of , Niger State. The protesters also burnt down the offices of Tanko Beji, the state Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Anti-deregulation protesters in Minna have torched the campaign offices of Governor Babangida Aliyu of , Niger State. The protesters also burnt down the offices of Tanko Beji, the state Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Several parts of the city are on fire as strikes and mass actions called by the Nigerian Labour Congress and civil society groups fighting against corruption and mismanagement spread across Nigeria. Saharareporters sources said the angry mob of protesters are now heading to the sprawling farm complex owned by the governor.
PUNCH Newspaper Report:
Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, has declared a dawn to dusk curfew in Niger State, in the wake of today’s deadly riot that gripped the state capital, Minna.
The curfew is from 6am to 6pm and has taken effect.
Rioting broke out on Wednesday morning when the head of service of the state ordered workers to resume work or get sacked.
This infuriated the people, who were already on a protest march in the city. A large crowd swiftly attacked the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission on David Mark Road and the governor’s campaign office at Mobil Roundabout.
Also attacked was the house of Senator Awaisu Kuta and the Peoples Democratic Party secretariat, where the office of the deputy state chairman was burnt.
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