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Police confirm thug attack on vehicles at Bauchi event

From The Punch · () English

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  • The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed an attack by political thugs on vehicles during a Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate affirmation event.
  • Suspected thugs on motorcycles smashed several cars parked outside the venue before fleeing.
  • Police are investigating the incident and warned against political violence, stating that public peace will not be tolerated.

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed that suspected political thugs attacked vehicles belonging to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members during a governorship candidate affirmation event in the state. The incident occurred while police were managing crowds at the program.

The incident happened while our men were controlling crowds at the PDP governorship candidate affirmation. The thugs arrived on motorcycles and smashed some cars parked outside the premises. They were chased but escaped.

· Nafiu HabibConfirming the attack on vehicles during the PDP event.

According to the command's Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, the thugs arrived on motorcycles and smashed several cars parked outside the premises. They were pursued but managed to escape. Habib stated that the police have launched an investigation through intelligence gathering and issued a stern warning against political violence, emphasizing that acts disrupting public peace will not be tolerated, especially during the political season.

Anyone who thinks of this kind of act should think twice. We will not accept any breakdown of law and order.

· Nafiu HabibWarning against political violence and disruption of public peace.

This confirmation followed allegations from a PDP faction, loyal to National Chairman Abdurhaman Muhammad and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, that political thugs had attacked their event. Muhammad Sabo, the party's National Ex-Officio, claimed that three hoodlums on a motorcycle vandalized vehicles and damaged party property during and after the program on Sunday. He added that another group later attacked the party secretariat, destroying billboards.

The thugs, three in number, came on a motorbike and smashed the windscreen and side glasses of five vehicles and ran away.

· Muhammad SaboDescribing the attack on vehicles at the PDP event.

Sabo condemned the incidents, calling them a dangerous trend that could escalate political tensions before the 2027 general elections. While refraining from directly accusing any individual or group, he urged restraint among political actors. He appealed to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and the state's ruling party to ensure a peaceful environment for all political parties.

This happened while people were leaving the venue after the programme. Some other thugs, who were not part of our gathering, went to the secretariat and scattered some of the billboards.

· Muhammad SaboDetailing further vandalism at the PDP secretariat after the event.
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