ADC Candidate Manir Dan’iya Attacked by Security Forces
The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed an incident involving the convoy of Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, after allegations that security personnel opened fire during a confrontation near Sokoto Airport. The incident occurred around 9pm on Friday after Dan’iya had escorted former Sokoto State governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal to the airport.
Dan’iya alleged that personnel from the Sokoto Marshal and the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps blocked his convoy, claiming they were instructed not to allow ADC members into Sokoto. He reported that gunshots were fired, his vehicle was damaged, and two Department of State Services (DSS) officers assigned to him were detained.
Dan’iya described the incident as a direct threat to his safety and called for an investigation by the Commissioner of Police, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the DSS, demanding accountability for any unlawful conduct.
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