From The Rio Times · Richard Mann · · 1m 50s
Ex-Minister Pantami's Gombe Convoy Attacked
Ex-Nigerian minister's convoy attacked in Gombe state as election approaches.
In brief
Ex-Nigerian minister's convoy attacked in Gombe state as election approaches. Amnesty International urged police to investigate after a convoy carrying former communications minister Isa Ali Pantami was attacked in Gombe city on November 11, 2026. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Convoy attacked in Gombe
A convoy carrying former Nigerian communications minister Isa Ali Pantami was attacked on Jekadafari Road in Gombe city on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Amnesty International condemns attack
Amnesty International condemned the attack on Thursday 12 November 2026, saying it appeared aimed at stopping Pantami from entering Gombe town.
Suspected APC involvement
Amnesty International's preliminary findings suggest attackers are suspected to be working for Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Police investigation underway
Gombe State Police Command confirmed the incident but said no arrests had been made as of Thursday and an investigation is under way.
Pantami's political background
Pantami served as Nigeria's minister of communications and digital economy under former president Muhammadu Buhari and quit the APC governorship race to join the PDP.
Gombe governorship election
Pantami is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for governor of Gombe State, with the election scheduled for Saturday 6 February 2027.
Election timeline
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lists the governorship vote for Saturday 6 February 2027, twelve weeks after the attack.
APC claims PDP supporters attacked
APC's publicity secretary Usman Murtala accused PDP supporters of attacking residents and damaging property during the incident.
No confirmed injuries or vehicles
No one has confirmed how many vehicles were damaged or how many people were hurt during the attack.
What to watch next
Police may make arrests or name suspects, and INEC could revise the governorship election date if needed.
The key point
Amnesty International urged police to investigate after a convoy carrying former communications minister Isa Ali Pantami was attacked in Gombe city on November 11, 2026.
