Suspected political thugs have allegedly attacked the convoy of former Kano State Governor Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Sunday night in Kano State’s Bichi Local Government Area.
Reports indicate the ambush occurred as Kwankwaso and his entourage were departing the area following a series of political engagements held across different parts of the state earlier that day.
Speaking in an interview with Arewa Update, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson for the NDC’s Kano governorship candidate, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, confirmed the attack.
Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, also disclosed details of the incident in a post on Facebook.
According to Shuaibu, the delegation had already toured Tofa, Rimin Gado, Kabo, Gwarzo, and Shanono local government areas before arriving in Bichi.
He stated that as the entourage was departing, several individuals allegedly emerged from a nearby spot and attacked their vehicles, escalating tensions.
Shuaibu noted that between six and seven vehicles were damaged and some members of the convoy sustained injuries during the assault.
However, he maintained that the attack would not deter the group from continuing its political activities.
As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has also not publicly responded to the allegations.
Backstory…
The incident comes amid growing concerns over political violence and intimidation as parties intensify mobilisation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Opposition figures and supporters have reported attacks on campaign activities, destruction of political billboards and attempts to disrupt public gatherings in different parts of the country.
Earlier in November, thugs of Peter Obi and Kwankwaso’s convoy in Calabar, Cross River State, while they were travelling to a political town hall meeting.
More recently, NDC supporters also witnessed violent attacks in Lagos during a town hall meeting.
