The convoy of Kano Central Senatorial candidate, Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura under the All Progressive Congress (APC) was attacked at the weekend, leaving 17 of his campaign team injured.
The incident occured round Gadar Katako of Rimin Kebe, bordering Nassarawa and Ungogo Local Governments, when he went on a condolence visit at Gayawa village in Ungogo.
Confirming the incident in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday, Zaura’s media aide, Ibrahim Mua’azzam said not 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 the Kano Central Senatorial candidate condemned the attack by the yet to be identified perpetrators and called for calm among his supporters.
He said “An interim assessment of the damage caused by this inimical 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 wants 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,” Mua’azzam stated.
