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Nigerian Vice President's house burnt
18 Apr 2011 at 09:22hrs | Views
Kano - The house of Nigerian Vice President Namadi Sambo on Monday was burn by rioters following elections, they also raided a prison and freed a number of inmates, reports said.
A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the state of Kaduna, where Zaria is located, the state government announced. The palace of the emir of Zaria, one of the most influential traditional rulers in the north, was also said to have been set alight.
"It's been a rampage today here," said resident Mahmud Zaria. "Protesters have burnt down the residence of the vice president and the palace of the emir as well as raided the prison and set many prisoners free."
Other residents and the state news agency also reported that Sambo's house was burnt and the prison was raided.
Riots spread across the north on Monday as election results showed President Goodluck Jonathan set to be declared winner of Saturday's elections.
A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the state of Kaduna, where Zaria is located, the state government announced. The palace of the emir of Zaria, one of the most influential traditional rulers in the north, was also said to have been set alight.
Other residents and the state news agency also reported that Sambo's house was burnt and the prison was raided.
Riots spread across the north on Monday as election results showed President Goodluck Jonathan set to be declared winner of Saturday's elections.
Source - SAPA
