Kano Senatorial Candidate Escapes As 17 Others Get Injured During Attack On Convoy

The convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Kano Central, Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura has been attacked by yet-to-be-identified hoodlums.

Naija News gathered no fewer than 17 people in the convoy sustained various degrees of injuries, 17 cars were damaged, but the candidate himself escaped unhurt.

The attack occurred on Saturday night around Gadar Katako of Rimin Kebe, bordering Nassarawa and Ungogo Local Government areas of Kano State.

Zaura was said to be returning from a condolence visit to Gayawa village in Ungogo Local Government Area when the hoodlums attacked.

The incident was also confirmed in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday by Zaura’s media aide, Ibrahim Mua’azzam.

According to him, “An interim assessment of the damage caused by this inimical act has so far revealed 17 minor and major casualties. The major casualties are undergoing treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialists Hospital. We also have 17 cars damaged.

“Zaura wants to assure victims of the attack that they would be taken care of absolutely. We can also assure you that all legal means will be taken against the culprit and I can tell you they would be brought to book.”

When contacted about the development, the spokesperson of Kano Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna said he was still trying to investigate the location where the incident happened.