Residents of Gombe State have expressed their discontent over being shot at and injured during the August #EndBadGovernance protest.
According to the PUNCH, officials at the the Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe reported that no fewer than eight people had been admitted for medical treatment and two have been discharged, while six are still receiving care.
Of these, five are in Accident and Emergency with multiple fractures and lacerations, and one is in the Intensive Care Unit.
One of the patients in ICU, who has two bullet wounds and is on life support, was identified as a victim of police action.
Rabiu Ibrahim, a 27-year-old protester, confirmed his ordeal at the Accident and Emergency ward.
Hassan Haruna, 18, who sells fish for a living, participated in the protest also said, “I am not a criminal or vandal. I was injured when the police shot teargas around the roundabout. As I tried to escape, I was cut by broken glass that pierced my leg.”
Mohammed Abdulrauf, also 18, recounted being shot by a hunter while fleeing the scene. “I joined the crowd running from the protest and was shot by a hunter for no reason. This has jeopardised my hope of becoming an army officer. I am struggling to get help as I only use my KekeNapep to make a living.”
When contacted, Gombe Police Public Relations Officer ASP Buhari Abdullahi said he was unaware of the exact number of injured protesters but confirmed that about seven officers were injured and treated.
