By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe.
Thursday 1st August, 2024 will be rembered 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 billion across different states in the country.
One such memorable bitter experience ANN reports was the case of three innocent Deaf from Laura Namoda Local government of Zamfara state who were shot by the security personels on duty during the #endbadgovernanceinNigeria# 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 ANN correspondent, the deceased whose name was not given lived in a village in Kaura Namoda local government zamfara state and earned his livelihood as a meat seller.
"The deceased name was hard to tell because he was an illiterate Deaf 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 personels in the stomatch and died at the spot. He was survived by three wives and 14 childeren" the source said
The source added, "two of fellow Deaf 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 were the duo received treatments and returned to their village to continue recuperating"
Elsewhere in Bauchi state, a physically challenged person on a wheel chair was seen in a video involving in a free for all with the policemen in uniform in a video that goes viral in different platforms on social media.
My deepest sympathies go out to the families of the victims, particularly the three innocent Deaf men from Zamfara state who were tragically caught in the crossfire during the #endbadgovernance protest. The loss of life and injuries are utterly devastating, and it's heartbreaking to learn about the deceased's poignant story - a humble butcher from Kaura Namoda, leaving behind a legacy of three wives and 14 children. The egregious use of excessive force by security personnel is reprehensible and demands immediate accountability. I also salute the unwavering courage of the individual on a wheelchair in Bauchi state, who dared to challenge the status quo despite overwhelming obstacles. May their voices resonate loudly, and may we collectively strive towards a more equitable and just society.
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