A member of the House of Representatives was reportedly attacked by angry youths in Zamfara State on Tuesday following accusations of poor performance in office.
The incident reportedly happened in Dansadau, within the Dansadau Emirate of Maru Local Government Area, during a visit to the community by Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal.
A video of the incident, which has since gone viral on social media, showed youths confronting and chasing the lawmaker out of the area. The footage was first shared by an X user, ADCVanguard, who wrote, “APC has created a Frankenstein monster that consume its creator. This is how youths chase away APC Rep in Zamfara State.”
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APC has created a Frankenstein monster that consume its creator.
This is how youths chase away APC Rep in Zamfara State. pic.twitter.com/OCJJGytN3Q
— ADC Vanguard (@ADCVanguard_) December 17, 2025
The video sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing anger, frustration and mixed emotions over the development.
Reacting to the incident, Drizzylyk commented, “It’s encouraging to see this kind of shift in the North, people seem to be freeing themselves from their leaders’ control. Anybody wey no wan to soji, knack am kini??? Wake up!”
WakeUp said, “All those trying to shield him should chop better brushing too! That’s what these criminals deserve.”
BHIverson_Komhe wrote, “Nigerians this is where we at now. Stop laughing with all these wild animals. Treat them like the wild animals they are.”
Anasgidado1 commented, “I love that slap. Very stupid and incompetent fools, nice one.”
TomTom_149 said, “Can you blame the masses? Politicians have pushed them to the wall with their reckless policies and mismanagement of public funds.”
Cockykelvin added, “Hausa people no get time at all.”
Sadiq_wush reacted with laughing emojis, while _Ekezie wrote, “2026 anything APC should be stoned. This is what they should face.”
REnaholo commented, “This is exactly what we need to do in all states to politicians and pastors because these two na same rope tie them. Liars and deceivers.”
Kingsley4eva said, “What a template for receptions.”
UGSPECIAL wrote, “Chai! They did that guy dirty. See slaps flying in from all fronts.”
AmaInnocent1 commented, “If the northern youth realise that they are the only people who can start revolution and the government won’t have the balls to shoot them, they would have done the right thing by now because there is no hope for this administration.”
Deepinsights_NG, however, urged caution, saying, “I wish they could channel this energy on election day. Make sure their vote counts. True accountability begins there.”
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official reaction from the Zamfara State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, or the affected lawmaker regarding the incident.
