Police Arrest 14 Suspected Political Thugs Over APC Convoy Attack In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 14 suspected political thugs in connection with an attack on a convoy of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters along the Yashi–Funtua road in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.

The attack, which occurred on Wednesday as the convoy was heading to Funtua for a campaign flag-off, left several vehicles damaged and a female motorist injured.

Confirming the arrests in a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said the incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on October 28, 2026.

According to him, the Command had deployed security personnel along strategic routes, including the Yashi–Funtua road, to ensure the safety of political supporters and other road users.

He explained that suspected political thugs armed with knives and stones gathered along the road and attacked the convoy and passing commercial vehicles.

The attackers reportedly smashed the windscreens of several vehicles, while a female passenger in a commercial vehicle sustained injuries.

Aliyu said police operatives stationed along the route responded swiftly, restored order and arrested 14 suspects in connection with the attack.

Those arrested included Sagir Musa Maikudi, also known as Yarkwanatuwa, 35; Abubakar Aliyu, 21; Fahat Aminu, 25; Mubarak Kabir, 27; Shamsu Aliyu, 29; and Buhari Adamu, 20.

Others were 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 also among those arrested.

The police spokesperson said other suspects who fled the scene had been identified, adding that efforts were ongoing to apprehend them.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, condemned the attack and warned political actors and their supporters against acts capable of disrupting public peace ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He stressed that the command would not tolerate political thuggery, intimidation or violence before, during or after the electioneering period.

The commissioner assured residents that the police would continue to maintain law and order and ensure that those responsible for the attack were brought to justice.

The command said investigations were ongoing and promised to provide further updates as developments unfolded.