The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Auwal Jatau, has denied reports circulating on social media that he slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar.

Addressing journalists in Bauchi, the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Muslim Lawal, dismissed the allegation, stating that Jatau would never engage in such conduct.

Lawal said, “No, how can a deputy governor slap a minister? I don’t think such a thing could ever happen in Bauchi. I know my principal as a responsible leader. The number two citizen in Bauchi can never slap a minister or any other person.”

Reports of the alleged incident began circulating online on Friday, following the turbaning ceremony of former Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, which took place at the Bauchi Emir’s Palace.



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