Angry youths have reportedly blocked the campaign convoy of Katsina State Governor, disrupting his movement and damaging a vehicle during a tense encounter in the state.

The incident, which reportedly involved protesters barricading the governor’s route, also left some individuals injured, although the number of casualties has yet to be officially established.

According to a video obtained by The News, the youths gathered along the convoy’s route and prevented the governor’s team from proceeding, creating tension at the scene.

The situation reportedly escalated when some of the protesters attacked vehicles in the convoy, resulting in damage to one of the campaign vehicles.

The governor was said to have narrowly escaped the confrontation as the situation unfolded, although further details about how he was moved away from the scene remain unclear.

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Reports also indicate that some people sustained injuries during the incident. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the number of injured persons or the severity of their injuries.

Cause of Protest Remains Unknown

As of the time of filing this report, the specific reasons behind the youths’ action remain unclear.

It is also uncertain whether the protest was connected to dissatisfaction with the state government, local political grievances or other issues.

Neither the state government nor the All Progressives Congress (APC) had provided an official explanation of the incident in the information available at the time of publication.

The development comes amid ongoing political activities and campaign mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Further details are expected as more information emerges.