The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has denied allegations linking it to the reported attack on members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ruwan Bago Ward of Rogo Local Government Area.

The denial followed claims by the NNPP that thugs allegedly loyal to the APC attacked its members during a political gathering in the area. In a statement issued on Sunday, the APC Kano State chapter described the allegations as baseless and an attempt by the opposition party to drag it into what it called the internal crisis within the NNPP.

The statement, signed by the party's publicity secretary, said the APC remained a law-abiding political organisation committed to peaceful democratic engagement and had never sanctioned violence against members of any political party.

The party said it was "curious" that the NNPP had chosen to accuse the APC rather than address what it described as growing internal tensions arising from defections and political realignments within its ranks.

Despite rejecting the allegation, the APC said it supported calls for a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident by relevant security agencies.

It urged authorities to ensure that anyone found culpable faces the full weight of the law, regardless of political affiliation.