He said the development raises concerns about the use of state power to intimidate perceived political opponents.
Manir Dan ‘Iya, a former deputy governor under Aminu Tambuwal in Sokoto, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang and bring them to justice,” he said.
Mr Haruna said the victims, including two children, are currently receiving treatment.
The group described the attack as barbaric, wicked, and inhuman.
She urged residents to remain law-abiding and vigilant.
Nigeria’s crude production in March was 1.38 million barrels per day.
He said the suspects were arrested during operations carried out on May 9 and May 10, 2026.
Mr Onanuga said the forum focuses on accelerating economic transformation through shared scale, regional integration and increased cross-border investment.
