A mob has set fire on the residence of Garba Moyi, one of the cabinet members of Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal.
Sokoto police spokesperson Sanusi Abubakar confirmed the attack on Wednesday, explaining that arrests have also been made following the incident.
The house which belonged to the commissioner of career and security affairs and located in Isa Local Government Area of the North West State, was burned down on Tuesday.
Explaining how the incident took place, Mr Abubakar said a peaceful gathering was organised by some residents of the area to discuss the way forward over security issues.
The gathering, according to Abubakar, was organised in good faith and resolutions were to be forwarded to appropriate quarters for further action.
However, he said some bad elements hijacked it for a protest that went violent, leading to the unfortunate incident.
Sources in the area said after torching the commissioner’s home, the youths also stormed the residence of the district head and Sarkin Gobir of Isa, Nasiru Ahmed, destroying vehicles and other items.
Sokoto police commissioner Kamaludeen Okunola has ordered a full scale investigation into the incident.
