The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says a convoy which
included a vehicle conveying Atiku Abubakar, its presidential candidate, was
attacked in Borno state.
Paul Ibe, media adviser to Abubakar, announced the
development in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Ibe also claimed that supporters of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) were behind the attack.
“It is rather unfortunate that the APC in Borno State
mobilised some of its members to attack the convoy carrying dignitaries who had
earlier paid a courtesy visit at the Shehu of Borno palace to the venue of the
rally,” he said.
“While it is well
understood that such barbaric behaviour is typical of the APC, it must be noted
that, this time around, it is specifically the last kick of a dying horse.
“The APC, apparently overwhelmed by the large turn of
supporters to greet our presidential candidate, resorted to anti-democratic
actions to scare the crowd away from the rally.
“It is a similar pattern to what happened during our rally
in Kaduna State and it is important to call the attention of all stakeholders
in peaceful elections in Nigeria to the dangerous actions being undertaken by
the APC to disrupt our rallies, especially in the North.”
However, the APC in Borno described the claim as false.
Ali Dalori, APC chairman in Borno, who spoke on the claim,
said he was “disappointed” over the allegation by the PDP.
Also speaking on the development, Sani Muhammed, Borno
police spokesperson, in a statement, described the claim by the PDP as “fake
news”.
“There has been a fake news trending propagated by some
mischievous elements across the social media that has attracted the attention
of many Nigerians, alleging that the PDP Presidential candidate’s convoy was
stoned in Borno on the 9th/11/2022 while holding a campaign rally in the
state,” the statement reads.
“The Commissioner of
Police, CP Abdu Umar, was physically present to supervise the place.
“The command wishes to state authoritatively that the news
is not only fake but also false and mischievous attempt by some unguided people
to incite disturbance and distract the peace of Borno people and Nigeria at
large.
“The campaign/rally was conducted successfully, as
tight/adequate security coverage was emplaced throughout the activities. The
candidate and his party were accompanied to the Shehu’s Palace by the Police to
pay a courtesy call to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai
Al-amin El-Kanemi, after which they were escorted until they departed the
town.”
The Borno police spokesman, however, said someone attempted
to “disrupt” the movement of the convoy, but the person was arrested.
“It is worth to note
that one person named Danladi Musa Abbas, 32 years old, who attempted to
disrupt the convoy along the airport road was arrested by the Police inside a
church after a hot chase in an attempt to escape. He is under the command’s
custody with a stone which is an exhibit,” Muhammed said.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Abdu Umar, is therefore
calling the attention of the general public to avoid spreading rumours and fake
news that may disrupt the peaceful coexistence and incite disturbance,
particularly as election is forthcoming.
“Finally, the command
is at top gear to ensure that Borno state is free from any conflict, before,
during and even after the election.”
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