#EndBadGovernment: Seven Buses Burnt In Yobe As Protest Turns Violent, Curfew Imposed In Three LGAs [PHOTOS]

Seven mass transit buses were on Thursday set ablaze in Potiskum, the headquarters of Potiskum Local Government Area in Yobe State, amidst the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria.

The buses, located on the premises of the local government secretariat in Potiskum, were targeted by arsonists.

According to an eyewitness, a group of individuals attempted to cause chaos, but were swiftly thwarted by security personnel.

Dungus Abdulkarim, Spokesman for the Yobe State Police Command, confirmed the incident and assured that those responsible will be identified and held accountable for their actions.

Propagated on social media, the nationwide protests against economic hardship started on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and is scheduled to stretch till August 10 across all states of the Federation as well as the nation’s capital Abuja.

Meanwhile, the state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru towns where some hoodlums are taking advantage of the protest to vandalise and loot government and private properties.

Dairy Abdulsalam, the Special Adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni on Security Matters, urged the general public to abide by the curfew order and stay at home for peace to reign in the affect areas and the state at large.

According to him, the security agencies have been directed to ensure enforcement and full compliance with the curfew order.