The governor of Gombe state, Ibrahim Dankwambo, has eescaped death as thugs were said to have attacked his convoy and set two cars ablaze.
The development was revealed by the director of media of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council in the state, Dahiru Kera, on Sunday, March 3.
Kera said the thugs attacked the governor’s convoy while he was on his way from the airport.
According to him, two cars in the entourage were burnt.
The thugs further attacked Lafiyawo community in the state and destroyed a private radio station, Progress FM, located along Gombe Airport road.
Apart from these attacks, the thugs also burnt down eight shops in the community.
The report said two vehicles were burnt in Jekadafari quarters of the state capital