Fact-check: Did protesters invade Buhari’s residence in Daura on August 1?

Claim

A viral image and accompanying text claim that “EndBadGovernance” protesters surrounded former President Muhammadu Buhari’s home in Daura, Katsina State, with reports suggesting that thousands of protesters invaded the residence on Thursday.

The claim originated from a viral image and text circulating on social media, stating, “Finally, one of the two main culprits of Nigerian misery, Buhari’s house in Daura is being surrounded by protestors.”

The posts sparked mixed reactions on Facebook, with some users blaming Buhari for Nigeria’s economic challenges, while others praised his legacy.

It was reported that the protesters were going to express their grievances to the government through Buhari, as they hold him responsible for bringing Tinubu to power.

Several online news sources, including blogs and online TV, covered the incident with headlines such as “Protesters storm Buhari’s home in Daura, Katsina…,” “#EndBadGovernance Protesters Invade Former President Buhari’s House In Katsina,” and “Angry protesters trooped to the residence of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura….” These reports indicated that the event was part of a broader nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstration.

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Verification

Eyewitnesses confirm that the protesters went to former President Buhari’s house in Daura. They were going there to pass their grievances to the government through Buhari, that it was he who brought President Bola Tinubu to power.

According to top military sources, the situation was tense and could have escalated if not for the intervention of the military and other security agencies.

Even though they confirmed it, he military and police are not persuaded to make any official responses at the time of reporting.

Conclusion

After a thorough investigation, it has been confirmed that the claim about #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters invading Buhari’s home in Daura, Katsina State, is true.

The former President’s house was not burnt as security agencies were on hand to douse the tension.

However, no official comment has been made by authorities regarding the incident.