Zamfara Deputy Governor Visits Bukkuyum Amid Youth Protests

The Zamfara State government has dismissed reports that Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mumini was trapped by angry youths in Bukkuyum Local Government Area. This incident reportedly occurred on a Sunday when Mumini visited to express sympathy to residents affected by a recent bandit attack.

Residents had claimed that the youths barricaded the town's entrance, chanting “Bamayi,” which translates to “We don’t want you,” while accusing the government of failing to protect them from ongoing banditry. The situation escalated, leading to fears for the safety of the deputy governor and his security team.

However, the spokesman for Zamfara State Governor Suleiman Bala Idris stated that the claims were untrue, confirming that Deputy Governor Mumini successfully completed his visit and distributed relief materials to the victims of insecurity.