Youths beat councillor to death in Bauchi

Angry youths in Bogoro, Bogoro Local Government
Area of Bauchi State allegedly beat a councillor
from Gizaki/Badagari Ward, Mr. Musa Daniel, to
death during Saturday’s elections.
The Chairperson of the Caretaker Committee of
Bogoro LGA, Mrs. Hassana Arkila, broke the news
to newsmen shortly after casting her vote.
Arkila described the incident as unfortunate,
saying it was the handiwork of enemies of the
country’s democracy.
“I have just been informed that one of my
councillors on lawful duty has been beaten to
death by irate youths. I am assuring you that the
full wrath of the law will catch up with the
attackers,” she said.
The council boss urged the people of the local
government to sheath their swords and embrace
peace, adding that violence was not the solution to
political differences.
According to Arkila the action of the youths was an
indication that the opposition was jittery of defeat
and called for calm among PDP supporters in the
area.
When our correspondent called the Public
Relations Officer, Bauchi State Police Command,
Haruna Mohammed, to confirm the incident, he
said he was not aware of it.
“I am not aware of such an incident but I will
confirm it later,” he said.