The Jigawa State Government has disclosed that properties worth N5 billion were destroyed during the nationwide “End Bad Governance” protests in August 2024.
Barrister Bello Fanini, Chairman of the fact-finding committee on the protest, disclosed this while presenting the committee’s report to Governor Umar Namadi at the Council Chambers of the Government House in Dutse on Tuesday night, Jan. 21.
Fanini, who is also the state’s Commissioner for Justice, disclosed that the damaged properties included assets owned by the federal, state, and local governments, as well as private individuals.
He also added that the committee had provided a series of recommendations aimed at preventing similar occurrences in the future.
In response, Governor Namadi commended the committee for their dedication and assured them that the government would thoroughly review and implement their suggestions.
He also stressed the importance of safeguarding lives and property throughout the state.
