Tension In Sokoto As Community Guards Allegedly Shoot Two ADC Supporters En Route Atiku Rally
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto Two persons believed to be supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were allegedly shot by operatives of the Sokoto State Community Guards along the Sokoto–Wurno
Tension is mounting in Sokoto as two supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were allegedly shot by operatives of the Sokoto State Community Guards while en route to the ADC presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar's campaign rally. The incident occurred along the Sokoto–Wurno Road, where the operatives reportedly barricaded the road, forcing vehicles carrying ADC supporters to turn back.
Eyewitnesses claim the shooting followed an altercation with the Community Guards, resulting in the two victims being hospitalized with gunshot injuries. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of political supporters and freedom of movement during campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) intervened to allow the convoy to proceed, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the ADC and the security operatives in the state. The Sokoto State Police Command has yet to confirm the incident.
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