Katsina dismisses campaign violence claims, probes Yankara incident

The Katsina State Government says a disturbance in Yankara, Faskari Local Government Area, came from a disagreement between Maulud procession participants and security personnel over routes, not from Governor Dikko Radda’s Tinubu-Dikko 2027 campaign rally. It has ordered security agencies to investigate the incident thoroughly while urging residents to stay calm and avoid spreading unverified information.

Pidgin: Katsina State Government talk say di disturbance wey happen for Yankara for Faskari Local Government Area na from disagreement between people wey dey do Maulud procession and security personnel about route, e no get any link with Governor Dikko Radda im Tinubu-Dikko 2027 campaign rally. Dem don order security agencies make dem investigate di matter well well, as dem dey beg residents make dem stay calm and no dey spread information wey no get confirmation.

How this affects you: Katsina residents are asked to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could cause tension.