Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- Tension has risen in parts of Kaduna State following reported clashes between supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The incidents reportedly involved the destruction of vehicles, party offices, campaign banners and other campaign materials.

Manasseh Istifanus, the ADC candidate for Kaduna State House of Assembly in Zangon Kataf Constituency, said his party's supporters were attacked at Dakande Toll Gate.

In a statement issued in Kaduna on Tuesday, Mr Istifanus said the supporters had gathered peacefully to welcome the party's governorship candidate, Isa Ashiru, following his return from Umrah when they were allegedly attacked by thugs.

He des...