Tension reportedly erupted in Rano following an attack on the Chairperson of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Sa’adatu Salisu, shortly after a political gathering attended by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

According to reports, the event was organised in support of the political ambition of Suleiman Kawu Sumaila, with several political stakeholders and supporters in attendance.

Sources disclosed that Senator Kawu Sumaila had repeatedly cautioned supporters against attending the gathering with weapons or political thugs. However, allegations later emerged that some political figures arrived at the venue with armed supporters.

Political sources told ‘The Historica Nigeria’ that concerns had already existed before the event over possible tension due to the expected presence of two rival political figures believed to have longstanding political differences.

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It was gathered that Sa’adatu Salisu initially considered staying away from the event to avoid possible confrontation but was later persuaded by political associates to join the governor’s delegation without her supporters.

Sources said she eventually arrived alongside Governor Yusuf and participated in the event until its conclusion.

However, trouble reportedly started as the gathering was ending when the ALGON chair allegedly attempted to leave the venue ahead of the governor’s convoy to avoid the crowd.

Eyewitness accounts claimed that suspected political thugs attacked her convoy at that point before security operatives intervened and whisked her away in a vehicle.

The attackers were alleged to have chased the vehicle, smashing its windows and damaging parts of the car during the incident.

Sources described it as a serious security breach, noting that the attack could have resulted in fatal consequences if not for the swift intervention of security personnel.

Efforts to obtain comments from Sa’adatu Salisu on the incident were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

The development has further heightened concerns over rising political violence in Kano State, where recent political gatherings have increasingly been associated with reports of clashes involving rival supporters and political thugs.

Report says that Tudun Wada and Doguwa remain among the politically sensitive areas in Kano South due to longstanding rivalries between influential political blocs in the region.

As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had yet to issue any official statement regarding the incident.