ADC Candidate Manir Dan’iya Escapes Gunmen Attack in Sokoto

On October 30, 2026, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, the governorship candidate of the ADC in Sokoto State, survived an attack when gunmen opened fire on his convoy near the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport around 9pm. The incident occurred shortly after Dan’iya had escorted former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal to the airport.

Although Dan’iya was unharmed, some vehicles in his convoy, which included bulletproof sports utility vehicles, were damaged. Dan’iya alleged that personnel from the Sokoto Marshal and the Sokoto State Community Guard obstructed his convoy before the gunfire erupted, claiming they were following orders to prevent ADC members from entering the state.

His media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, stated that attempts to resolve the situation peacefully failed, leading to the shooting. Additionally, two operatives from the Department of State Services attached to Dan’iya's security were reportedly detained.

Dan’iya condemned the incident as a serious threat to political participation in Sokoto State and called for an investigation.