Violence Mars Gov Radda's Funtua Campaign Flag-Off As Supporters Report Injuries, Property Losses
Several APC supporters were injured and vehicles damaged after attackers struck the convoy heading to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s campaign event, witnesses said.
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, suspected political thugs attacked supporters of the All Progressives Congress traveling through Malumfashi, Katsina State, leaving several injured and damaging vehicles en route to a campaign event.
- Despite the violence along the route, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda proceeded with the 2027 re-election campaign flag-off at Funtua Township Stadium, designed to present his administration's development agenda across 361 wards.
- According to accounts provided to Daily Trust, victims stated attackers wielded stones, bottles, and weapons, assaulting them without provocation and destroying personal belongings while leaving several injured.
- Katsina APC state chairman Bishir Saulawa described the launch as peaceful, reporting no clashes or injuries at the stadium, though his statement did not address the specific allegations in Malumfashi.
- Governor Radda urged supporters to campaign peacefully, stating, "We will sustain the momentum until every resident can go about their lawful business without fear," while emphasizing security as a priority.
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Nigeria: Katsina APC Declares Funtua Campaign Peaceful Amid Reports of Attacks in Malumfashi
The Katsina APC says Governor Radda's campaign flag-off in Funtua was peaceful, despite reports that supporters were attacked in Malumfashi, leaving several people injured and vehicles damaged.
Katsina APC declares Funtua campaign peaceful amid reports of attacks in Malumfashi
The Katsina APC says Governor Radda's campaign flag-off in Funtua was peaceful, despite reports that supporters were attacked in Malumfashi, leaving several people injured and vehicles damaged.
Thugs attack APC supporters ahead of Katsina rally
Several supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, were reportedly injured, while their vehicles were damaged in attacks ahead of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s 2027 re-election campaign flag-off in Katsina State on Wednesday. The incident occurred as supporters travelled to Funtua, where the governor was scheduled to launch his campaign in the Funtua Senatorial Zone. […] Thugs attack APC supporters ahead of Katsina rally
Violence Mars Gov Radda's Funtua Campaign Flag-off As Supporters Report Injuries, Property Losses
The statewide campaign is designed to deepen grassroots engagement by taking the administration's performance and development agenda directly to communities across the three senatorial zones of Funtua, Daura and Katsina, covering all 34 Local Government Areas and 361 wards.
Suspected Thugs Attack APC Rally in Katsina, Injure Members and Damage Vehicles — Akelicious
Suspected thugs on Wednesday, October 28, attacked APC members holding a campaign rally in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, leaving several people with minor injuries and damaging vehicles. Party members had gathered to campaign for their candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Things, however, took a different turn when hoodlums chanting “Ba […]
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