Drama in Kaduna as angry Youth Stoned Gov El-Rufai, calls him Thief

Gov Nasir El-Rufai 

Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Elrufai, was on Monday pelted with stones by angry youths and women around Tudun Wada area of Kaduna metropolis, a stone throw from his official residents, indicating that all is not well between him and the electorate.

According to insider, the governor was at the area on inspection of the demolished market around 5pm when the incident occurred.


Eyewitnesses said on sighting the governor, the angry youths and women started throwing stones at him, calling him “Barawo Barawo” (thief).

The incidence got serious that g*nshots were fired in the air by soldiers and police escorts attached to his motorcade, as the governor and his entourage had to speed off for safety.




Recall that El-rufai ordered the demolition of the market shops occupied by thousands of traders recently, after prior notice and litigations.

A video clip of the incident has been sent round to journalists in Kaduna and environs for confirmation. Nigerian Pilot report