A young man identified as Nura Ribadu has been killed following an attack by suspected political thugs at the premises of Kano Medical Centre, located along Race Course Road in Kano.
According to early reports, the incident occurred shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the state’s new deputy governor, Murtala Garo, triggering panic and tension in the area.
Sources told DAILY POST that the victim, believed to be a resident of Dandago Quarters in Gwale Local Government Area, died as a result of injuries sustained during the assault within the hospital premises.
Conflicting accounts have since emerged over the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Some reports allege that the deceased had links to the political camp of Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin, while the alleged assailants were associated with supporters of the new Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo.
Videos shared on social media show a group of thugs armed with sticks and machetes attacking the deceased within the hospital premises.
However, there is currently no independent verification of these claims, and security agencies have not issued any official statement linking the incident to political activity.
Investigations are ongoing as authorities continue to gather details on the circumstances leading to the killing.
