ADC Candidate Manir Dan'iya Escapes Gunmen Attack in Sokoto
On the night of October 30, 2026, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan'iya, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), narrowly escaped injury when gunmen attacked his convoy near the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport around 9pm. The incident occurred shortly after Dan'iya had accompanied former Sokoto State Governor and Senator for Sokoto South to the airport.
According to state Spokesperson DSP Ahmad Rufae, the command would take necessary action against those responsible. Dan'iya alleged that personnel from the Sokoto Marshal and the Sokoto State Community Guard attempted to block his convoy, claiming they were following orders to prevent ADC members from entering Sokoto State.
His security team's efforts to de-escalate the situation failed, leading to shots being fired and damaging his bulletproof vehicles. Additionally, two Department of State Services operatives assigned to protect him were allegedly detained.
Following the attack, Dan'iya reported the incident to the state Commissioner of Police and called for investigations by the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the DSS.
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