BAUCHI IMPOSES CURFEW ON MISAU TOWN AS NEW EMIR SPARKS RIOTS

The Bauchi State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Misau town following a riot that trailed the appointment of a new emir by the state government.
The curfew, which the government said is parts of measures to safeguard the lives of the people, will last between 6pm and 6am each day.

We gathered that riot broke out in the town following the appointment of the Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Sulaiman, as the 11th Emir of Misau by Governor Mohammed Abubakar.
Some residents apparently had expected one of the scions of late emir or a close member of the Gwani Mukhtar ruling dynasty to be appointed to the throne.
A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Special Services, Abdul Ilelah, said: “Reports reaching the State Government have indicated that after the official announcement of the appointment of the 11th Emir of Misau and the successful conduct of all the traditional rites, some mischief makers have taken advantage of the apparent jubilant mood of the people and instigated youths into smashing vehicles parked at the‎ emir’s palace.
“Government views this development as the handiwork of the evil doers who are bent on destroying the prevailing peace and security being enjoyed in the state in order to enjoy self fish objectives.”
The statement said the government would not fold its arms and watch mischief makers wreak havoc on lives and property of citizens of the state, as the protection of lives and property of the people “remains the cardinal responsibility of the present administration”.
The state government, according to the statement, assured the citizens of the state, especially residents of Misau, that the situation had been brought under control.