Sokoto Residents Defy Soldiers in Protest Against Illegal Construction

In Sokoto, residents protested against the construction of illegal structures, such as a polling unit, which they believed would disenfranchise them. The residents defied soldiers' attempts to disperse them, leading to tension in the area.

The community secretary, Princip Hali Umar, highlighted the residents' concerns and submitted a formal complaint to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Ministry of Land and Housing. The residents vowed to resist any further attempts at construction.