Pantami’s Convoy Reportedly Attacked in Gombe
By PHC Telegraph
The convoy of the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Gombe State, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, reportedly came under attack as he entered the state capital for a rally organised by the party.
According to DailyMirror Nigeria, youths barricaded Jekadafari Road with burning tyres, disrupting traffic and causing panic among residents and traders. Another group reportedly smashed the windscreens of vehicles in the procession.
Pantami’s motorcade subsequently passed through the blockade and continued towards the rally venue. Security personnel reportedly intervened to restore calm and clear the road.
The report said no casualties had been officially confirmed, while neither Pantami’s aides nor the Gombe State Police Command had issued a statement at the time of publication. The attackers’ identities and political affiliations remained unestablished.
In a separate development, the APC Campaign Council accused Pantami’s supporters of destroying vehicles, shops and billboards during rally activities. Its Deputy Director of Media, Dahiru Hassan Kera, called for a police investigation and urged APC supporters to avoid reprisals. Those allegations have not been independently established.
