Early on Sunday, two senators were attacked by suspected thugs. The senators, Shehu Sani and Suleiman Hunkuyi were attacked during a press briefing in Kaduna.


According to report, the senator representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, Shehu Sani confirmed the incident which occurred in the afternoon.

Senator Shehu Sani further alleged that the thugs were sponsored by the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai as part of his personal and political vendetta against him

The senator further stated that himself and the senator representing Kaduna north, Hunkuyi had organised the press conference to address the alleged “manipulation of the party” in the state by the governor.

Senator Shehu Sani further stated that journalists were also attacked leading to the hospitalization of one.