by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Kaduna Police Command has commenced an “extensive investigation” into an alleged political violence meeting hosted by former governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and shooting incidents by political thugs and other sundry.
The incident occurred after a political gathering purportedly organized by a political party, ‘ADC Coalition,’ without prior notification to the Police and other relevant security agencies, despite repeated warnings and advices.
A statement by the Police Command spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, dated 30 August 2025, alleged that the situation was further complicated by the presence of high-profile dignitaries, in the State at the time.
The statement stressed that, preliminary findings indicated that the gathering led to a clash, during which thugs and political gangsters attached to the former governor allegedly fired gunshots, causing chaos and disruption of public order, peace in the state.
Police Command further launched an inquiry from the ADC party secretariat to keep the records straight, but the party officials denied having knowledge of any meetings and reputed the claim of the organizers, as the ADC leadership reaffirmed their commitment to the rule of law and distance themselves from the claims of the former governor.
The Command categorically stated that, the investigation “is ongoing, and anyone found culpable in respective of his personality would face the full weight of the law, irrespective of the persons status or individual who acted contrary to the law.
“Furthermore, the Command strongly warns that any hotel, event centre, or similar facility that permits political meetings or gatherings without prior notification to the Police or other relevant security agencies would equally be held liable.
“This measure is to ensure due process is followed and to prevent thugs or miscreants from hijacking such gatherings to cause mayhem or breakdown of law and order.
“In the interest of peace and public safety, the Command further announces that all such unauthorized gatherings are to be suspended until due process and proper security arrangements are ensured,” it added.