{
  "id": 17368191,
  "title": "Tambuwal reacts to alleged attack on Sokoto ADC candidate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/tambuwal-reacts-to-alleged-attack-on-sokoto-adc-candidate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:24:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/31/tambuwal-reacts-to-alleged-attack-on-adc-candidate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal has denounced what he claims was an attack on ADC governorship candidate Dan'iya in Sokoto State. According to a statement on Tambuwal's X account, the incident took place near Sokoto Airport on Friday, October 30, 2026. Tambuwal alleges that members of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked Dan'iya's convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two DSS officers. He calls on Nigerian law enforcement to conduct an impartial investigation and urges citizens to resolve political differences through peaceful means. Tambuwal stresses that no one should face threats for exercising their democratic rights and that security forces must not be used for political intimidation. He reiterates his party's commitment to a peaceful presidential campaign flag-off scheduled for November 4, 2026.",
  "summary": "Former Sokoto State governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress,ADC, Aminu Tambuwal, has condemned the reported attack on its party's governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya and members of his convoy. According to Tambuwal via a statement on his X handle on Saturday, the incident occurred around Sokoto Airport on Friday, […] Tambuwal reacts to alleged…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}