ADC Candidate Manir Dan’iya's Convoy Attacked in Sokoto
On October 30, the convoy of Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Sokoto, was reportedly attacked by personnel from state-owned security outfits, the Marshal and Community Guard, near Sokoto Airport. This incident occurred shortly after Dan’iya had escorted former governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal to the airport.
Dan’iya alleged that security personnel blocked his convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle, and detained two Department of State Services (DSS) officers attached to his security team. He described the attack as a threat to his life and called for investigations by the police and DSS.
The ADC's campaign council director-general, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, echoed these calls, accusing the state government of misusing public security resources for political purposes. In contrast, the All Progressives Congress (APC) dismissed the allegations as fabricated and part of a propaganda campaign, questioning the credibility of the ADC's claims and highlighting inconsistencies in their account.
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