The council chairman of Dutse Local Government Area in Jigawa State, was on Monday beaten and held hostage by angry residents over non-payment of polling unit development fund meant for disbursement, according to a report in PT.
According to the report, after the initial manhandling of Mr. Yargaba by the mob, he was able to maneuver his way into the local government secretariat.
The angry mob then cordoned the premises of the local government secretariat and stopped the council chairman from moving out.
Security officials including police and soldiers later arrived the scene to prevent a breaking down of law and order and any further harm to the council chairman.