Thugs Attack APC Supporters During Tinubu Rally in Katsina

On October 30, suspected political thugs attacked supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina state as they were heading to a campaign rally for Bola Tinubu and Dikko Radda in Funtua town. The attack occurred around 11:25 PM at Malumfashi and Karfi villages.

Eyewitnesses reported that the thugs damaged over 20 vehicles, expressing their anger over the prevailing hardships in Katsina. The convoy of the state governor was also targeted, with assailants throwing water sachets at the vehicles.

Several individuals, including women and travelers in both private and public vehicles, sustained injuries from stones and other dangerous weapons used by the attackers. Journalists covering the incident narrowly escaped as the thugs blocked the road, wielding knives and threatening the lives and property of citizens, particularly those affiliated with the APC.