Bandits kill Zamfara governor’s aide in early morning assault

Armed bandits have killed Nasiru Sani Kaura, a Senior Special Assistant to Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, throughout an assault on Kaura Namoda city.

The incident reportedly occurred within the early hours of Sunday when the attackers invaded the low-cost space of the city.

Residents stated the gunmen stormed the neighbourhood whereas Muslims have been observing the early morning Subh (Fajr) prayer, firing photographs and forcing folks to run for security.

Nasiru, a politician with sturdy grassroots connections and a group chief, was reportedly shot lifeless in the course of the assault.

His killing has thrown Kaura Namoda and different components of Zamfara into mourning, with residents describing his dying as a significant loss to the group.

His funeral prayer was later held according to Islamic traditions.

The incident has additional heightened considerations about insecurity in Kaura Namoda and different communities in Zamfara North, which have continued to face assaults, killings and kidnappings by armed bandits.

Residents have urged the state authorities and safety companies to strengthen safety measures to guard lives and property.

Meanwhile, the Zamfara State Police Command has introduced the rescue of 19 kidnapped victims, together with ladies and youngsters, after spending 22 days in captivity.

The victims have been reportedly kidnapped from Tungar Haki Village, by Wanke, in Gusau Local Government Area, earlier than being taken to a bandits’ hideout close to Kungurmi Village.

According to the police, the victims regained their freedom on Saturday, November 14, at about 10 am following a joint safety operation.

The operation concerned personnel from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Government House police formation, the Department of State Services, DSS, and native hunters.

The police stated the rescue adopted credible intelligence concerning the location the place the victims have been being held.

In a press release, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, stated: “All 19 victims were rescued without injuries and had been reunited with their families.”

The Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello, praised the safety personnel for his or her bravery, professionalism and teamwork in securing the victims’ launch.

He assured residents that the command would proceed its efforts to deal with kidnapping and different legal actions within the state.

The police commissioner additionally known as on members of the general public to help safety companies by offering helpful and well timed data.