The Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, his deputy, Alhaji Manir Dan’Iya, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Saidu Umar and several PDP stalwarts escaped as hoodlums attacked their convoy on Sunday evening.
Their convoy was allegedly attacked while returning from campaign rallies in Silame local government area and Wamakko local government area respectively.
The attack occurred in the outskirts of Wamakko town, on their way back to Sokoto township.
Others who survived the attack, include the deputy governorship candidate Hon Sagir Bafarawa and the visiting Kebbi State PDP Guber candidate, Gen Aminu Bande (rtd).
However, some of the cars in the convoy had their windscreen damaged.
An aide to the governor who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the attack and said the party will react appropriately according to the law.
