Bamanga 2023: Supporters deliver medications, set to settle bills for victims of political clash in Biu

Bamanga 2023: Supporters deliver medications, set to settle bills for victims of political clash in Biu

…As Bamanga storms Maiduguri, received by thousand Supporters

By: James Bwala

Residents of Biu local government area of Borno state have expressed appreciation to supporters of Aliyu Mohammed Lawan Buba (Bamanga), who took delivery of medications and promises to settle some medical bills of victims of political clash in the town following the visit of the senator representing Borno south at the red chamber, Senator Muhammed Ali Ndume.

The clash on Thursday left one person dead and forty-eight others injured.

It could be recalled that on Thursday, the Ndume led entourage to Biu local government area of Borno state for a meeting with delegates ended in bloodbath following disagreement amongst thugs said to have escorted the senator to Biu.

Umar Mohammed, a representative of the Bamanga support group, told NEWSng that they are fully behind Aliyu Mohammed to take the lead this time by replacing Muhammed Ali Ndume, who is seeking to return to the senate for the fourth time.

“Our people are tired of empty representation. Ndume who never won the seat through primaries is doing everything possible to return the same way by denying other candidates the opportunity. We seek this seat from God and by the grace of God everything is turning around especially now that our leaders are saying that a level playing field will be given to all.”

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Usman Miringa, who narrated the Biu episodic clash said, “We started hearing people screaming and shouting. When we ran to the scene, the gate of the lodge was already down and a lot of women were injured. We also saw other thugs and supporters of the Senator being taken to the hospitals in Biu.” Said Miringa.

Also reports from the hospitals indicated that 32 people were brought to the General hospital from the scene of the clash, while another 16 were reportedly taken to a private hospital in Biu..

The Biu residents who are worried about political clashes whenever Ndume visited their areas told newsmen that,. “This is not the first time such a clash is happening whenever Ndume comes around on such occasions. We do not know why. That is also the reason why the people of Biu are not comfortable with him aside from the reasons attached to his political relationship with the people.”

Meanwhile, the 2023 senatorial hopeful for Southern Borno, Aliyu Muhammed Lawan Buba has stormed Maiduguri, the Borno state capital to continue consultation with the people.

The southern Borno senatorial hopeful is billed to visit the nine local governments to thank the people and pledged his determination to work with them towards bringing the needed change and democratic dividends as such desire through positive representation.

Speaking shortly after his arrival, Aliyu Muhammed (Bamanga) reminded his supporters that he was out to seek the blessings of the people and their prayers towards the success of his activities towards their callings.

“We shall make it to the red chambers by the grace of God and by the will of the people.” Said Aliyu Muhammed.

Bamanga 2023: Supporters deliver medications, set to settle bills for victims of political clash in Biu