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Two allegedly shot as ADC supporters head to Atiku rally in Sokoto

Two allegedly shot as ADC supporters head to Atiku rally in Sokoto
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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — 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 on Wednesday, amid heightened political tension ahead of the party’s presidential campaign rally in the state. The victims were said to be among those travelling to attend the campaign rally for the ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in Sokoto.
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  • ✦The incident reportedly occurred when the operatives barricaded the road linking Sokoto metropolis with the eastern part of the state, forcing vehicles conveying supporters to the rally venue to turn back.
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Wednesday:By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — 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 on Wednesday, amid heightened political tension ahead of the party’s presidential campaign rally in the state.2027:The development has raised concerns over the safety of political supporters and freedom of movement during campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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  • ✦By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — 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 on Wednesday, amid heightened political tension ahead of the party’s presidential campaign rally in the state.
  • ✦The victims were said to be among those travelling to attend the campaign rally for the ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in Sokoto.
  • ✦The incident reportedly occurred when the operatives barricaded the road linking Sokoto metropolis with the eastern part of the state, forcing vehicles conveying supporters to the rally venue to turn back.
Key Facts:Wednesday: By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — 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 on Wednesday, amid heightened political tension ahead of the party’s presidential campaign rally in the state.2027: The development has raised concerns over the safety of political supporters and freedom of movement during campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — 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 on Wednesday, amid heightened political tension ahead of the party’s presidential...

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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — 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 on Wednesday, amid heightened political tension ahead of the party’s presidential campaign rally in the state.

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The victims were said to be among those travelling to attend the campaign rally for the ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in Sokoto.

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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — 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 on Wednesday, amid heightened political tension ahead of the party’s presidential campaign rally in the state.

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