BREAKING: Senator in narrow escape as assassination attempt fails

  • Kaduna Central Senator Lawal Usman narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while visiting his constituency for the New Year celebration in the Kawu area of Kaduna North
  • Assailants pelted Usman’s convoy with stones and bottles, and the senator later confirmed the attack on his Facebook account
  • Political allies claim the attack was orchestrated by Usman’s political enemies, citing dissatisfaction with his performance

Kaduna Central Senator, Lawal Usman, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Wednesday, January 1, while visiting his constituency for the New Year celebration.

The incident occurred in the Kawu area of Kaduna North Local Government, where the senator, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was attacked by assailants.