Katsina Government Denies Link Between Yankara Incident and Radda Rally

The Katsina State Government says the incident during a Maulud procession in Yankara, Faskari Local Government Area, was unrelated to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s campaign rally. Preliminary information indicated a disagreement over the designated route between procession participants and security personnel. Radda passed through Yankara safely, visited the District Head’s Palace and the local government secretariat, and later attended the rally. The government urged security agencies to investigate and called on media outlets, social media users and residents to verify reports, remain calm and maintain peace.