Zamfara Deputy Governor's Convoy Blocked by Angry Youths

On Sunday, in Gwashi town, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, angry youths allegedly attacked the convoy of Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mumini, preventing him from entering the community. He was visiting to commiserate with residents following a bandit attack that resulted in the deaths of at least nine security operatives and several civilians.

The youths barricaded the town's entrance, chanting “Bamayi,” meaning “We don’t want you,” expressing their frustration over the government's failure to protect them from ongoing banditry. Residents, including Lauwali Abubakar and Bawa Suleiman, voiced their anger, stating that no government officials had visited after the attack.

Kabiru Garba, another resident, highlighted the community's outrage over the lack of government support during their mourning period. The situation escalated, forcing the deputy governor and his security team to seek cover.

As of the report, the deputy governor and his entourage were stranded in the community, awaiting reinforcements for a safe exit. There was no immediate response from the state government regarding the incident.