BREAKING: APC Headquarters in Jigawa set ablaze amid protests against hunger

The headquarters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State has been set on fire amid protests against hunger.

The secretariat in Dutse, the state capital, was torched during a violent outbreak by aggrieved youths.

Protesters stormed the facility, destroying billboards and other publicity materials before setting the building ablaze. The incident highlights growing unrest and frustration among citizens demanding action to address widespread hunger and economic hardship.

They also burnt vehicles that were parked within the premises.

The violence spread to some other parts of the state as armed youths broke lose despite efforts of security operatives to contain them.

In Birnin Kudu, where some persons sustained injuries, the State Fertilizer Store and Grains Store were all vandalized and looted by the hoodlums, while the store of the state Agricultural Supply Company (JASCO) in Gumel was also attacked.

The mob also attacked residence of the House of Representatives member representing Gumel, Gagarawa and Maigarati, as well as the residence of the APC Zonal Vice Chairman.

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