Political tensions flared in Kebbi State on Thursday when hoodlums intercepted and attacked the presidential campaign convoy of the African Democratic Congress. The incident unfolded as the campaign entourage, led by presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, traveled across the state to meet with supporters.

According to campaign officials, individuals suspected to be sponsored political thugs blocked the route and began pelting the vehicles with stones. The assailants concentrated heavily on the press corps accompanying the tour, deliberately targeting media equipment rather than attempting theft.

The assault left numerous cameras, video recorders, tripods, and other essential broadcasting tools smashed and unusable, effectively halting live coverage of the events. Representatives for the campaign condemned the violence, asserting that the disruption was a calculated effort to intimidate supporters, suppress media coverage, and prevent the public from witnessing the campaign activities in the state.