Senator Lawal Adamu Usman Survives Alleged Assassination Attempt in Kaduna

Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, who represents the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has reportedly survived an assassination attempt in Kaduna North. The incident was confirmed by Usman himself in a post on his verified Facebook account late Wednesday, though he did not elaborate on the details surrounding the alleged attack.

Usman, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), wrote, “I just escaped an assassination attempt by some thugs in Kaduna North.” The senator, who was elected to the Senate in 2023, did not provide further information on the circumstances or whether he sustained any injuries during the attack.

Despite efforts by SaharaReporters to reach Senator Usman for more details, his phone lines were found to be switched off, preventing further communication.

The reported incident has raised concerns about the safety of politicians in Nigeria, especially in the context of increasing political tension. Further investigations are expected to shed more light on the events leading to the alleged assassination attempt.