Zamfara Deputy Governor Escapes Attack from Angry Youths

On Sunday, Mallam Mani Mummuni, the deputy governor of Zamfara state, faced a violent confrontation with angry youths in Gwashi community, located in Bukkuyum local government area. He had visited the community to express condolences following recent bandit attacks that resulted in loss of life and displacement of residents.

Tensions escalated when hundreds of aggrieved youths began chanting "We don’t want you," rejecting his presence. The situation turned violent as the youths pelted vehicles in Mummuni's entourage with stones.

A local resident, who chose to remain anonymous, stated that the protest was a demonstration of their frustration over perceived neglect by the state government amid ongoing insecurity. The deputy governor, who is originally from Masamar Mudi in Bukkuyum, was swiftly rescued by his security aides as the attack commenced.

At the time of reporting, there was no official statement from the Zamfara state government or Mummuni's office regarding the incident, although normalcy was reportedly restored in the area.