The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 14 suspected political thugs in reference to Wednesday’s assault on a convoy of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters alongside the Yashi–Funtua street in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.
The assault, which occurred whereas the convoy was heading to Funtua for a marketing campaign flag-off, left a number of automobiles broken and a feminine motorist injured.
Confirming the arrests in an announcement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, stated the incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on October 28, 2026.
(*14*) to him, the command had deployed safety personnel alongside strategic routes, together with the Yashi–Funtua street, to make sure the protection of political supporters and different street customers.
He defined that suspected political thugs armed with knives and stones gathered alongside the street and commenced attacking the convoy and passing industrial automobiles.
The attackers reportedly smashed the windscreens of a number of automobiles, whereas a feminine passenger in a industrial car sustained accidents in the course of the incident.
Aliyu stated police operatives stationed alongside the route responded swiftly, restored order and arrested 14 suspects in reference to the assault.
Among these arrested had been Sagir Musa Maikudi, often known as Yarkwanatuwa, 35; Abubakar Aliyu, 21; Fahat Aminu, 25; Mubarak Kabir, 27; Shamsu Aliyu, 29; and Buhari Adamu, 20.
Others included Imrana Dalha, 20; Suleiman Sani, 20; Ismail Nasir, 22; Abdulganiyu Babangida, 23; Abbas Tukur, 22; Gaddafi Sani, 25; and Abdulkadir Muktar, 18. A 17-year-old was additionally amongst these arrested.
The police spokesperson disclosed that different suspects who fled the scene had been recognized, including that efforts had been underway to apprehend them.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, condemned the assault and warned political actors and their supporters in opposition to acts able to disrupting public peace forward of the 2027 common elections.
He careworn that the command wouldn’t tolerate political thuggery, intimidation or violence earlier than, throughout or after the electioneering interval.
The commissioner assured residents that the police would proceed to take care of regulation and order whereas guaranteeing that these liable for the assault had been dropped at justice.
The command stated investigations had been ongoing and promised to supply additional updates as developments unfolded.
