BLOODY AMBUSH: Gunmen Open Fire on ADC Governorship Candidate’s Convoy in Sokoto in Terrifying Attack!

Abdulhameed Sherif · Politics · Oct 31, 2026

The political landscape in Sokoto State has been thrown into chaos following a violent ambush on the convoy of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate.

As political campaigns and alignments continue to gather momentum across the country, security concerns have once again taken center stage following a terrifying attack in Sokoto State.

According to reports emerging from the state, the convoy of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate was brutally ambushed by unidentified gunmen while transiting through a volatile route for campaign activities.

The assailants reportedly opened fire indiscriminately, turning what was supposed to be a routine political outing into a scene of panic and chaos.

Key details surrounding the shocking incident include:

The Ambush: Witnesses and campaign aides recounted how armed men sprang a surprise attack, targeting the leading vehicles of the convoy with heavy gunfire.

Property Damage: Several vehicles in the motorcade sustained severe bullet holes and structural damage, though security personnel attached to the candidate scrambled to repel the assault and secure the area.

Escalating Insecurity: The brazen assault has reignited urgent conversations regarding the safety of politicians, campaign workers, and voters ahead of upcoming electoral contests, with calls mounting on security agencies to track down the perpetrators and beef up protection for opposition figures in high-risk zones.

As investigations get underway, civil society groups and party stakeholders are demanding immediate action to curb the rising tide of political violence and banditry threatening the democratic process.