Immediate
Past governor of Niger State Dr. Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu was yesterday
booed and pelted with food packs at the inauguration of Governor
Abubakar Sadiq Sani Bello.
Aliyu was booed as he came into
the stadium and got on the podium to take the guard salute, hostile
supporters of Bello kept booing him, and shouting "ole, barawo". He was
booed throughout the time he was on the podium and as he walked to his
seat.
Security was immediately beefed up as
soldiers were brought in from the 31 artillery brigade, Army Barrack in
Minna following fears that there would be violence and attacks on Aliyu
at the end of the inauguration.
As soon as Bello finished
delivering his speech, the pelting increased as APC supporters threw
stones, shoes and food packs at him.
Immediately after the
National anthem, soldiers started shooting into the air and releasing
tear gas as there was a stampede as people scampered for safety.
Aliyu was immediately whisked away from the stadium which was the venue
of the inauguration amidst tight security led by the commissioner of
Police Olushola Amore through the back gate.
Bello was sworn in by his mother in-law, Justice Fati Lami Abubakar who is the chief Judge of Niger State.
Aliyu whom a provision was made for to make a speech was unable to as
his speech was skipped due to the hostility by supporters of Bello.
Credit: Aisha Wakaso/ThisDay
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