BREAKING: Protesters Set NCC Gatehouse Ablaze in Kano, Youths Vow to Storm Emir’s Palace in Bauchi [VIDEO]

Protesters have set the gatehouse of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Kano State ablaze.

The protesters, who are participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, are demanding an end to the dire economic situation in the country

Also, the ongoing protest against hunger and bad governance in Bauchi State took a violent turn in the early hours of today when police fired teargas to disperse demonstrators gathered in front of the Emir of Bauchi’s palace. …CONTINUE READING

The development was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, via his official X account.

The protesters, who were demanding an audience with the Emir to express their grievances, were met with a police barricade.

This led to a tense standoff between the security operatives and the youths who insisted on seeing the emir.

Protesters go on rampage in Kano. Here is the gate house of the NCC set ablaze. pic.twitter.com/Lv5cKiQUN9

— Bayo Onanuga (@aonanuga1956) August 1, 2024