The convoy of former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was allegedly attacked by suspected political thugs in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State on Sunday evening.
The attack reportedly occurred as Kwankwaso and members of his entourage were leaving the area after a series of political engagements across parts of the state on Sunday.
Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson for Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, NDC's gubernatorial candidate in Kano, confirmed the incident in an interview with Arewa Update.
Saifullahi Hassan, a media aide to Kwankwaso, also disclosed the incident in a Facebook post.
Shuaibu said the delegation had earlier visited Tofa, Rimin Gado, Kabo, Gwarzo and Shanono local government areas before proceeding to Bichi.
According to him, the situation worsened when the delegation was leaving the area, as some individuals allegedly emerged from a location and attacked their vehicles.
"Senator Kwankwaso told us to enter the town without fear or retreat. When we arrived, there was a sign of disturbance and stone-throwing, but we held our meeting peacefully. It was on our way out that some people emerged from a location and started attacking our vehicles, smashing windscreens," he said.
He claimed that between six and seven vehicles were damaged during the incident, while some members of the entourage sustained injuries.
He, however, insisted that the attack would not discourage the group from continuing its political activities.
"This has shown us that our political opponents are afraid. Nothing will intimidate us because we know what we are pursuing," Shuaibu added.
As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The All Progressives Congress in Kano had also not publicly reacted to the allegation.
BREAKING: Kwankwaso’s convoy attacked by suspected thugs in Kano