In several states, the protests turned violent, resulting in fatalities and prompting at least three governors to impose curfews.
The crowd, frustrated with the country’s economic situation, attempted to break into the former president’s residence.
They set a bonfire in front of the house and chanted loudly, according Daily Trust.
In a video, young protesters could be heard shouting “Bama yi! Bama yi! Bama yi!” in Hausa, a phrase meaning “we don’t want,” commonly used to express disapproval during protests.
An unidentified person emerged from Buhari’s residence to address the angry youths, asking them to select a representative who would be recorded and the video shown to the Nigerian leader.
Following this, the protesters moved to the palace of the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar Farouk.
During the protest, one person was reportedly shot in the leg by security operatives attempting to disperse the crowd, but the protesters remained defiant.
A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, recounted his experience: “I was at work organizing a speech and prize event for our students when the protest began.
I was informed about the events and learned that the protesters targeted the residences of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Emir of Daura, and Magajin Garin Daura.
“On my way home, I passed by the residence of Alhaji Musa Uba, the Magajin Gari, a senior traditional titleholder in the Emirate. I saw that some minor damages had been inflicted.
Alhaji Musa Uba was reportedly opposed to the protest, which may have led to the attack on his house.
Protesters threw stones at the house, but security operatives managed to contain the situation. The Emir’s palace is under the protection of the army and police.
Currently, Daura is calm.”
