Some youths in Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi State have torched houses and shops, following an alleged blasphemous message posted on social media.
In a statement by the Spokesperson of the Bauchi Police Command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil on Saturday, the irate youths burnt six houses and seven shops and injuring scores of people.
The incident which happened on Friday at about 05:45pm, was triggered by a message posted by one Rhoda Jatau a 40-year-old staff of the Medical Department of Warji Local Government.
“The Police have since deployed all Tactical Teams, Mobile Police Force and Rapid Response Squad (RRS) whose joint efforts brought the situation under control,” the police spokesperson said.
“The area is calm for now, while visibility Patrols are ongoing to keep the peace.”
“The Command would like to use this medium to reiterate the need for parents and guardians to maintain strict vigilance over the activities of their wards, particularly youths,” Mohammed said.
“The Commissioner of Police also urged Religious Leaders, Community Leaders, and Elders generally to always speak to youths to desist from anything that could temper with the security of their areas.”
