PDP Councillor Beaten To Death In Bauchi

In Bauchi State, the chairperson of Bogoro Local Government Area, Hassana Arkila, confirmed the death of the PDP councilor for Gizaki/Badagari Ward, Mr Musa Daniel, saying he was beaten to death by angry youths while on electoral duty.

Arkila described the attack on the councilor as unfortunate and linked the incident to saboteurs of democracy.

She said :” I want to confirm the death of a PDP councilor who was beaten to death by irate youths. l am assuring the people of the state that the full wrath of law will catch up with the attackers”.

The chairperson appealed to the perpetrators of the dastardly act to sheath their sword and embrace peace, saying violence is not the solution to political differences.

“The death of the councillor is a signal that the APC is afraid of losing the electoral process. I ask for calm among PDP supporters”, she added.