The Katsina State Police Command announced that it has arrested 14 suspects following an attack on a convoy of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
The incident took place in Malumfashi, a local government area in Katsina State, Nigeria. According to police reports, the convoy of APC supporters was targeted by an unknown assailant or group, prompting a swift response from law‑enforcement officers on the scene.
Police officials confirmed that the 14 individuals were apprehended shortly after the attack and are now in custody. The arrests were made as part of an investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the assault on the political convoy.
While details of the attack remain limited, the Katsina State Police Command has stated that it will continue to pursue the case and hold the suspects for further questioning. The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by political groups in the region.
The suspects are currently being held by the Katsina State Police Command as authorities work to determine the full scope of the attack and any potential links to broader political tensions in the area.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>