The Bauchi State Government has established a committee to probe and proffer solutions to environmental problems that affect the Birshin Fulani community
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One of the suspects confessed to having raped a 23-year-old student of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, during an armed robbery operation at their (victim's) Lodge in Gwallameji.
Although Kafayyat Odedoyin and Mohammed Ali live several kilometres apart, the duo share many things in common: they are both victims of kidnapping in Bauchi. They paid ransom to kidnappers and were subjected to torture before they were released. “I was beaten several times and had to live under shades for days, in the rains and cold”, Mohammed recalled the terrifying experience in the hands of his abductors.
Triacta Nigeria Ltd, a private construction company, is building infrastructure in Bauchi State giving it an outstanding look. Meanwhile, sadly, residents of Birshin Fulani community are also paying the price. Muhammad-Annur Saeed was six months old when an explosive from the Triacta quarrying site disrupted his sleep. “He woke up crying profusely,” his mother said. The vibration that trailed the explosion seized his voice.