Hoodlums attack lawmakers, destroy cars, injure 6 in Bauchi

Some hoodlums, on Monday, launched an attack on Bauchi State lawmakers at a guest house.

The hoodlums damaged cars and windows during a function in the State.

MOUTHPIECE NGR observes that the House suffered leadership crisis last Thursday, when 22 members of the house passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Abubakar Suleiman, and principal officers of the Assembly.

Babale Abubakar, the Majority Leader of the House, told newsmen in Bauchi on Monday that six lawmakers sustained various degrees of injuries in the latest attack, which happened at about 4pm.

Abubakar said, “At least six vehicles were destroyed by the invaders who also smashed window glasses.

“They were over 100 and were carrying guns, sticks and machetes.”

“It was terrifying. Some of us ran towards the exit door and were badly hurt,” he added.

Abubakar revealed that shortly after Special Adviser on State and National Assembly Liaison to the State governor, Sani Mohammed Burra left them, that the hoodlums attacked them.

Abubakar said, “He said they were ready to kill me. Six members were injured in the process. Some were taken to the hospital and l believe they would be fine.

“It was a scary situation. It’s sad.”

Abubakar, however, said the case had been brought to the awareness of the Commissioner of Police in the State.