Katsina Violence: APC Campaign Vehicle Burnt as Supporters Are Attacked in Faskari

Several APC supporters were reportedly injured after suspected youths attacked their convoy in Yankara, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Saturday. A campaign vehicle was also set ablaze.

In a recent post on X on October 31, 2026, The supporters were travelling to a rally promoting the 2027 re-election campaigns of Governor Dikko Radda and President Bola Tinubu when the incident occurred.

Alhaji Nura Sule Yandaki of the Musa Adamu Network alleged that the confrontation happened near a Maulud procession after youths reportedly blocked the road.

An eyewitness claimed two supporters died, but the alleged fatalities had not been independently confirmed. Police were yet to provide an official account.

The organisation’s secretary, Shamsuddeen Sani Lema, called for an investigation and prosecution of anyone found responsible.

Despite the incident, Radda attended the rally, where he highlighted projects in healthcare, education, roads and security, including the newly completed Faskari General Hospital.

Campaign officials also urged APC members to intensify grassroots mobilisation while maintaining peaceful political activities ahead of 2027.

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