Hoodlums have looted the newly built Nigeria Communication Commission, NCC, Industrial Park in Kano State.
A nationwide protest against economic hardship turned ugly in Lagos, Borno, Gombe and Abuja — with police aiming teargas canisters at the protesters.
The Information and Communication Technology centre in Kano, which is scheduled for commissioning next week, was raided by the protesters and set ablaze.
Some youths were seen making away with desktop computers, chairs, keyboards, and other appliances.
Bosun Tijani, minister of communications and digital economy, said the development would be a setback.
“Sad to learn that our Digital Innovation Park in Kano slated for launch next week to support our technical talent accelerator, 3MTT, has been set ablaze and looted by protesters,” Tijani wrote on X.
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“Alongside #3MTT, this building is set to host our buildathon holiday maker programme for secondary school kids starting next week.
“A slight setback for our journey to deepening our workforce for technology while creating job opportunities for the youth. Millions of Naira down the drain,” he said.
Operatives of the police command in Kano have thwarted attempts by other youths to break into a grocery store.
The suspects reportedly attempted to force their way into the two-storey building housing Sadaraki stores on Zoo road.
The suspects had destroyed some windows of the building before the police intervened.
On Tuesday, a group in Kano led by Anas Adamu, said the protest in the state is organized by 13 civil society organizations operating under the Northern Chapter of the Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement.
He warned protesters not to carry weapons, harass people or loot property during the processions.
Despite pleas and warnings from the Federal Government, Nigerians seemed not to be deterred, hence have taken to the street to exercise their constitutional right.
Recall that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume passionately appealed to Nigerians to shelve planned protest as the government is on its toes to bring about a lasting solution to the ailing economy.
Akume, who stated this during a ministerial press briefing on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to pursue the path of peace and stability while he also acknowledged the dual challenges facing Nigeria: economic hardships stemming from necessary policy reforms and the need for improved security.
He noted that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to transforming these challenges into opportunities for growth.
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