At least 17 persons were injured when hoodlums attacked the convoy of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Senatorial candidate for Kano Central, Abdulsalam Zaura, in Ungogo Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred on Saturday night when the APC Senatorial candidate went on a condolence visit at Gayawa village. It was gathered that the hoodlums attacked Zaura’s convoy around Gadar Katako of Rimin Kebe, on their way returning back.
Zaura’s media aide, Ibrahim Mua’azzam, who confirmed the incident in a statement yesterday said no fewer than 17 of the supporters were injured in the attack and were receiving treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in the state.
Mua’azzam said, “An interim assessment of the damage caused by this act has so far revealed 17 minor and major casualties. The major casualties are undergoing treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialists Hospital. We also have 17 Cars damaged.
“Zaura want to assure victims of the attack that they would be taken care of absolutely. We can also assure you that all legal means will be taken against the culprit and I can tell you they would be brought to book.”
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