Senator Buba seeks justice for slain Bauchi charcoal sellers

The Senator representing Bauchi South, Shehu Umar Buba, has tasked Police to thoroughly investigate and bring perpetrators of the the recent attack on charcoal seller in his constituency, to justice. Daily Trust reports that angry youths in Zaranda town, Toro Local Government of Bauchi State, on Tuesday, made bonfires and blocked the busy Bauchi-Jos highway […]

The Senator representing Bauchi South, Shehu Umar Buba, has tasked Police to thoroughly investigate and bring perpetrators of the the recent attack on charcoal seller in his constituency, to justice.

Daily Trust reports that angry youths in Zaranda town, Toro Local Government of Bauchi State, on Tuesday, made bonfires and blocked the busy Bauchi-Jos highway to protest the alleged killing of two residents of the town by a joint security team against charcoal production in the state.

Buba, who hails from Nabordo district where Zaranda town is located, visited the families of the deceased and the injured person and sympathised with them over the incident, assuring the families of those attacked that the killers would not escape justice.

Buba who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Nigerian Security, described the incident as unfortunate, adding that no individual or group of individuals has right take the laws into their hands.

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Buba said, “The purpose of my visit? This is my Constituency, not only my Constituency, it’s my local government, not only my local government, it is my district, not only my district, its my ward. It is my home town.”

“I came purposely to visit my home town and as well to pay a condolence for the unfortunate tragedy that happened in the community in Zaranda as a result of a brutal killing .Our young businessmen were on their lawful business when they were attacked by a group led by one militia, led by somebody called Shayi.

“I was told that they were on their lawful business of selling of charcoal and in the course of that, they were attacked in their own hometown. They were shot to death. I am assuring them that we will take every action on this matter,” he said.

On their part, Bauchi State Police through their spokesman, SP Ahmed Wakil, said there was sporadic firing by members of a quasi-security outfit.

“This incident led to the serious injury of Abubakar Yahaya (35 years old), Hussaini Yunusa (20 years old), and Yayangida Hussaini (16 years old), all from Zaranda Gari village via Toro LGA. They were promptly taken to the Primary HealthCare Center Zaranda Gari, where unfortunately, Abubakar Yahaya succumbed to his injuries.”

Wakil added that the command had tasked a dedicated team of investigators to identify investigate, prosecute anyone responsible for the incident.