Sokoto ADC Governorship Candidate Attack

The Sokoto State Police confirmed an incident involving the convoy of ADC governorship candidate Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, where security personnel allegedly opened fire during a confrontation near Sokoto Airport. An investigation is underway regarding claims of political hostility

Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, escaped an attack on his convoy by gunmen near the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport. He accused security personnel of obstructing his convoy prior to the shooting.

Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan'iya, the ADC governorship candidate, survived a gunman attack on his convoy near Sultan Abubakar III International Airport on October 30, 2026. He alleged that security personnel attempted to block his passage and detained two of his DSS operatives.