Thursday 1st August, 2024 will be remembered as one of the most tragic day in the country’s history following the tragedy that befall the country’s citizens as a result of the unfortunate outcome of the nationwide hunger protests that led to the massive destruction of lives and properties worth several billions across different states in the country.
One such memorable bitter experience was the case of three innocent Deaf men from Laura Namoda Local government of Zamfara state who were shot by the security personnel on duty during the #endbadgovernance protest leading to the untimely death of one of them and the remaining two Deaf sustained various degree of injuries.
According to the eye witness, a Deaf from Kaura Namoda identified as Hon Nafiu Attahiru Aliyu who narrated the incident to Inclusive News Network, the deceased whose name was not given lived in a village in Kaura Namoda local government zamfara state and earned his livelihood as a butcher.
“The deceased name was hard to tell because he was an uneducated Deaf man who lived in nearby village, he came to the scene of the protest to join other protestants who are agitating against price hike and bad governance but was not lucky to leave the place alive as he was hit by stray bullet fired by the security personnel in the stomach and died on the spot. He was survived by three wives and 14 children” the source said
The source added, “two of fellow Deaf men who were with him at the time of the incident also sustained various degree of injuries on the back and other parts of the body. They were taken to nearby hospital where the duo received treatments and returned to their village to continue recuperating”
Elsewhere in Bauchi state, a person on a wheel chair was seen in a video involved in a fight with the Nigerian policemen in uniform that goes viral in different platforms on social media.
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My heart goes out to the families of the victims, especially the three innocent Deaf men from Zamfara state who were caught in the crossfire during the #endbadgovernance protest. The loss of life and injuries are devastating, and it’s heartbreaking to hear about the deceased’s survival story – a butcher from a village in Kaura Namoda, leaving behind three wives and 14 children. The use of excessive force by security personnel is unacceptable and must be addressed. I also commend the courage of the person on a wheelchair in Bauchi state, fighting for their rights despite the challenges. May their voices be heard, and may we work towards a more inclusive and just society!