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Northern Governor’s Convoy Attacked by Hoodlums in Sokoto

Thugs on Sunday attacked the convoy of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State with stones.

The governor was attacked in the state capital, Sokoto while he was returning with his entourage and party officials from the campaign tour of Silame and Wammako local government areas of the state.

Dignitaries who escaped unhurt together with the governor at the time of the assault included the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidates of Sokoto and Kebbi states: Malam Saidu Umar (Mallam Ubandoman Sokoto) and Gen. Aminu Bande (rtd), and the deputy governorship candidate of Sokoto State, Hon. Sagir Bafarawa among others.

Two vehicles in the fleet were damaged by the attackers.

Tambuwal told journalists at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting with political appointees on Monday that some of the attackers had been arrested and would soon be prosecuted.

“The matter is being investigated by the security agencies. Some arrests have been made. Rest assured that the law will take its course,” the governor stated.

According to the state Commissioner for Information, Hon. Akibu Dalhatu, in a separate press briefing, the attackers’ gang leader, one Abu Mai Adda, said to be on the watchlist of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the last three months for allegedly attacking their personnel, was one of those apprehended.

The commissioner said Mai Adda also destroyed some vehicles in the governor’s convoy and stole five motorcycles after attacking PDP supporters at the campaign ground in Wamakko.

Governor Tambuwal on his part said: “It is unfortunate that yesterday on our way back from Wammako, at the senatorial office of Aliyu Magatakarda Wammako, some hoodlums attacked my convoy on our way to the Government House.

“We cannot condone any culture of violence in Sokoto State,” the governor said, while appealing for peace. “We cannot afford to toy with the fragile peace in the state.

“I, therefore, urge all political leaders in Sokoto to eschew violence; and to advise all their followers and supporters, to go out and campaign peacefully; and look for votes and not perpetrate violence.

“As you know, we believe in peace. We have been preaching peace and peaceful coexistence in Sokoto State, irrespective of political party differences, lineage or persuasions,” he added.

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