A shop owner in Bauchi State, Buhari Hashim PZ, has spoken out over the demolition of his three shops in Unguwar Kurmi near the Central Market. He said he originally purchased the properties for ₦16million and had turned down offers above ₦30million to sell them, expecting to continue operating his business. The Bauchi State government took over the shops, promising fair compensation, but Hashim stated he received only ₦1.2million after the demolition—far below the ₦70million he believes the properties are now worth. He alleged the land has been given to Gryn Bricks & Tech Limited, a company he claims is connected to Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, son of Governor Bala Mohammed. Construction is already underway on the site, according to Hashim. He also claimed that some affected traders have died from shock and emotional distress following the incident. Hashim is calling for a review of the compensation process and accountability in how the land was reassigned. Residents and traders in the area have expressed concern over transparency and due process in the state's handling of the matter.
The governor's son's company stands to benefit from land where traders were paid ₦1.2million for properties once valued at ₦70million. Buhari Hashim PZ invested over ₦16million and lost his livelihood to a process that now enriches a political family. If compensation was fair, why the vast gap between payout and estimated worth? The deaths of some traders from shock remain unacknowledged by the state.
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