Tension In Sokoto As Two ADC Supporters Allegedly Shot By Community Guards On Way To Atiku Rally
SOKOTO —* Tension gripped Sokoto State on Wednesday, November 4, as two persons believed to be supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were allegedly shot by operatives of the *Sokoto State Community Guards* along the Sokoto–Wurno Road.
The incident occurred amid heightened political tension ahead of the ADC presidential campaign rally for its presidential candidate, *Atiku Abubakar*, in Sokoto.
According to eyewitnesses, the Community Guards barricaded the road linking Sokoto metropolis with the eastern part of the state, forcing vehicles conveying supporters to the rally venue to turn back.
An altercation reportedly broke out between occupants of a vehicle conveying the supporters and the Guards. The operatives were accused of opening fire during the confrontation, leaving two persons with gunshot injuries.
The victims were rushed to a hospital for medical attention.
It took the intervention of the Civilian JTF in the convoy of *Senator Ibrahim Lamido*, Coordinator of the Sokoto State ADC Presidential Campaign Council, before vehicles were allowed to move through the checkpoint.
This is not the first allegation. The Community Guards had previously been accused of attacking the ADC governorship candidate, *Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya*, at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto.
Meanwhile, when contacted, the Sokoto State Police Command PRO, *DSP Ahmad Rufai*, said the command had yet to receive information about the alleged shooting and could not confirm the incident.
The development has raised fresh concerns over safety of political supporters, freedom of movement, and violence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
MEGA AWARENESS is monitoring the situation and will bring you updates as police and state government react.
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