Six killed in Kano APC, NNPP clash, scores injured

At least six people are feared killed during a clash involving supporters of two political parties in Kano State.

The bloody clash involved supporters of the All Progressives Congress and those of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP).

One of those feared dead was reportedly set ablaze after he was accused of killing three persons.

Several other people also reportedly sustained injuries, before the arrival of security operatives.

Trouble reportedly started when some youths, identified as Kwankwasiyya supporters invaded the streets of Kano brandishing machetes and sticks.

Kwankwasiyya supporters are persons backing Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the NNPP.

Ibrahim Abdullahi, spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), told journalists that 63 persons carrying weapons were later arrested.

“We have arrested about 63 suspected thugs disrupting public peace, wielding dangerous weapons, burning vehicles, and snatching handsets from people,” he said.

“They are going to be investigated and taken to court for prosecution.”

It was learnt that some local government officials and party members were also arrested.