A violent attack by government-backed thugs disrupted a coalition meeting between the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
The event, held at the Conference Hall of NUT Endwell in Magadishu Layout, was convened under the leadership of former Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai.
Sources confirm that the assailants, allegedly hired by the state government, stormed the venue, injuring several attendees and causing substantial damage to vehicles, including that of El-Rufai.
The thugs also shattered windows of the conference hall, creating chaos during the meeting.
Despite a police presence at the scene, which was deployed earlier by the government to prevent the meeting, the thugs were able to carry out their attack with relative ease.
Multiple sources within the coalition reported that local event centers were pressured by the state government to cancel bookings for opposition meetings, further escalating tensions.
“This attack marks the beginning of a fierce political battle between El-Rufai and his former ally-turned-rival, Governor Uba Sani,” said one insider.
“The thugs were reportedly mobilized by government officials, including an SSA on Special Duties known as Hon. Babaji, to disrupt the opposition’s event.”
The incident has further fueled concerns over the rising political violence in the state as factions within the government and opposition continue to clash.
Images of the wounded and a video capturing the moment the thugs stormed the venue have been circulated.
