By Abdullahi Yusuf
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, on Monday recounted how he narrowly escaped a mob attack unleashed by suspected thugs along farm center in Kano metropolis.
Zaura, who recently declared his intention to contest the Kano Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), however,had several of his vehicles damaged and supporters injured.
The ugly incident ensued while the Businessman alongside hundreds of his supporters were on their way to Meena Event Centre for the declaration of his senatorial ambition.
Speaking through his media aide, Dahiru Maiwuddadu, Zaura said a group of suspected hoodlums suddenly unleashed attack on his convoy and vandalised several of his vehicles in the process.
According to him, Zaura escaped unhurt, but the attack left a trail of damage and heightened fear among traders and residents of the city.
He asserted that the same set of thugs subsequently went on rampage to invade the GSM market along farm center road, creating panic among the residents.
While commiserating with the victims of the unfortunate attack on the market, the APC Chieftain applauded the quick intervention of the security agencies to bring the situation under control.
He expressed concern over what he described as the rising youth-related violence, stressing the need for urgent action to address the root causes and safeguard lives and property.
Zaura called on security agencies to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice, warning that such acts could undermine peace and economic activities in the state.
He also urged youths to shun violence and embrace peaceful coexistence, dialogue and lawful means of engagement.
The APC stalwart reaffirmed his commitment to supporting policies and initiatives that promote security and economic stability in Kano Central, noting that traders and small businesses must operate in a safe environment to thrive.
He further assured the affected traders of his solidarity, describing them as vital contributors to the state’s economy and calling for collective efforts to prevent future occurrences.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over security around major commercial centres in Kano, especially as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.