One person has been reported dead, and two others have suffered serious injuries after a violent protest erupted in Zabzugu in the Northern Region over the President’s nomination of Municipal and District Chief Executives.

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The chaos was triggered by youth who opposed the nomination of Daniel Lakob Tanei as the District Chief Executive. The protestors blocked major roads and threatened to attack party offices and government institutions in an expression of their anger.

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Security forces were swiftly deployed to contain the situation, but the unrest intensified when the youth regrouped on the outskirts of the town. Reports indicate that they fired gunshots and harassed commuters in the area.

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Tragedy struck when a motorcyclist, transporting two women — one heavily pregnant — encountered the protestors. After refusing to stop when confronted, the group opened fire, killing the pregnant woman and leaving the rider and the second woman seriously injured.

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The deceased's body has been conveyed to the Yendi Hospital morgue, while the two injured individuals are receiving medical attention at the Zabzugu Hospital.

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The situation in Zabzugu remains tense, with security personnel maintaining a strong presence to avert further violence and possible reprisal attacks.

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