Angry youths in Kano have reportedly set Senator Kabiru Gaya’s house on fire over alleged breach of election promises.
Premium Times reports that the youths in their thousands stormed the Kano residence of the senator on Wednesday as well as that of Abdulahi Gaya, a member of the state House of Representatives representing Gaya local government area of the state, before seizing the properties belonging to them.
During the raid, the youths burnt down properties badly and despite the fact that they had initially appeared to have dispersed, later regrouped and became more violent.
It was also gathered that they set fire on the campaign office of Gaya, the House member as the youths said they were angry because the pair refused to provide the basic amenities as they promised prior to the 2015 elections.
Tanimu Sani Gaya, who spoke on behalf of the angry youths, noted that before the lawmakers were elected, politicians in the local government area had an agreement that they would solve all the challenges facing the district.
But, after one year since their election, residents of the area still trek kilometres to get water while hundreds of youth still roam about without jobs.
The police spokesperson, Magaji Majiya, confirmed the attacks, saying the officers were still battling to push back the youth.
The pair were not available to respond to the issue on Wednesday, as the reps member did not respond to phone calls while Senator Gaya was said to be away in the United States.
Recently. a senator was also reportedly attacked by angry youths for supporting embattled Senate president, Bukola Saraki, who is presently standing trials at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over false assets declaration.
NAIJ.com
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