By Mohammed Bello Doka
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State has accused the Nigeria Police Force of defacing its local government headquarters in Kamba.
Speaking to Abuja Network News, Hon. Umar Yakubu Kamba, the ADC leader in Dandi, said the party received a distress call from members who reported that unknown persons were removing party logos and symbols from the building.
According to him, a delegation was immediately dispatched to the scene to verify the claim, with strict instructions to members not to escalate the situation. On arrival, the team reportedly found only police officers present, with their vehicles parked around the premises.
“Based on the report, we directed our members to leave the scene to avoid any confrontation. We have also instructed our legal team to study the situation and take necessary legal action,” Kamba stated.
When asked if there was concrete evidence linking the police to the alleged vandalism, Kamba explained that while some believe hoodlums may have been responsible, the only individuals seen at the headquarters at the time were police officers.
“For now, the police are the ones we saw and have in pictures. Further investigation will reveal the real culprit. Whoever is responsible will face legal action,” he maintained.
The ADC leadership in Dandi, led by Chairman Nasuru Aliyu and Secretary Garba Umar, emphasized that the matter is under close review while urging party supporters to remain calm and law-abiding.
Incidents like this, observers say, have become common in Nigeria’s volatile political climate, where opposition parties frequently allege intimidation, harassment, and destruction of their assets by state actors. Political watchers note that such actions not only stifle democratic participation but also risk fueling violence at the grassroots level.
Analysts have also warned that the increasing use of security agencies in political disputes undermines public confidence in law enforcement. Rather than being seen as neutral arbiters of peace, the police are often accused of siding with ruling interests, thereby worsening tensions in already fragile communities.
With elections approaching in Kebbi and across Nigeria, stakeholders are calling for restraint and fairness, stressing that democracy can only thrive when dissent is respected and opposition voices are not silenced through coercion or intimidation.
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