Many injured as thugs allegedly disrupt Radda’s campaign flag-off

Violence marred preparations for the Tinubu–Dikko campaign flag-off in Katsina State's Funtua Senatorial Zone on Wednesday, leaving several All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters injured and their vehicles damaged. Reports suggest that aggrieved political thugs attacked supporters traveling to the event's venue. One affected supporter, Abubakar Lawal, detailed how groups of suspected political thugs threw stones and damaged vehicles while he and others were en route from Malumfashi to Funtua, where Governor Radda was to commence his 2027 re-election campaign.

The attackers allegedly used various objects to smash vehicle windows and assault passengers, causing significant damage and injuries among the victims. They demanded action from authorities and called for enhanced security measures to prevent such incidents during future campaign activities. Despite the reported violence, Governor Radda proceeded with the flag-off as part of his statewide campaign tour.

However, no official statement regarding the attacks was issued at the time of this report. Political sources indicated that the incident was rooted in internal party disputes, and they expressed confidence in resolving the matter.