By Ahmed Ahmed
The joint security operatives in Bauchi State have successfully dispersed the angry youth with tear gas canisters who marched toward Kobi field holding play cards, trees, sticks to show their anger in the state capital.
The protests by the youth were intended to peacefully call on the government to address the economic hardships amid the serious cost-of-living crisis in the country.
However, the demonstrations turned violent and the police could not hesitate to disperse the gathering of the youth with tear gas canisters since the security intensity in the metropolis.
There was no report of casualties or burning of properties as well as a statement issued by the Police in respect of the protest in the State.
Meanwhile, the situation has paralyzed businesses activities in the state metropolis where many shops, markets and banks were closed at the time of the protest.
The protest started peacefully and later on turned to violence after the youths were not allowed to see the Emir as well as the way to government house to see the Governor by a team of security operatives.
Speaking to our Correspondent Rilwanu Yusuf lamented over the attitude of the Police personnel for dispersing them of their rights
“We are doing this protest peacefully, nobody is holding any weapons apart from our play cards and tree leaves.
“To show our grievances and unhappiness to the government especially our leaders, because hunger and poverty is killing us, no job employment opportunities.
“But when the Police started tear gassing, everything turned to something different, the youths became angry and started burning tyres dismantling government billboards and posters before they were dismissed.
An elder statesman Alhaji Babayo Aliyu commended the security for taking proactive measures to calm the situation before going out of hand.
“Is good that the police control the Situation, we don’t a situation that would go beyond this situation