On Thursday, a crowd of protesters descended on the residence of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, voicing their discontent as part of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance movement.
The protest, which mirrored similar demonstrations across the country, saw outbreaks of violence in various states, leading to casualties and the imposition of curfews in at least three regions.
The demonstrators, angered by the current economic challenges, attempted to breach the premises of Buhari’s residence.
They set bonfires and chanted “Bama yi! Bama yi! Bama yi!”—a Hausa phrase meaning “we don’t want”—to express their dissatisfaction.
In an effort to manage the situation, an individual from Buhari’s residence engaged with the protesters.
This person proposed that the group appoint a representative to articulate their grievances, which would then be documented and conveyed to the former president.
Following this exchange, the protesters redirected their march towards the palace of the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar Farouk.
The attempt to disperse the crowd by security forces resulted in one protester being shot in the leg, yet the protest persisted.
A local source, who requested anonymity, mentioned that while organizing a student event, they received information about the protesters targeting the homes of Buhari, the Emir, and Magajin Garin Daura.
