Our heart also go to those kidnapped in the same operation, believing that they would be rescued by security operatives as soon as possible – Speaker
The Periscope Reporter
A Member representing Giwa west constituency in the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon Rilwanu Aminu Gadagau has been reportedly gunned down by suspected bandits while on transit.
Hon Gadagau who was the Chairman House Committee on Local Government was reported to be among those recently attacked by the bandits along Zaria-Kaduna highway leading to his death.
The statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the Speaker, Kaduna State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani revealed that the Speaker, Rt. Hon Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani has described the situation as devastating.
His remains were found in a morgue on Wednesday and was suspected to have been one of those killed by bandits on Monday night along Kaduna-Zaria Highway. He explained.
“This is tragic and painful. We are in deep grief over this sad incident,” Zailani said.
While praying for Almighty Allah to grant the State Assembly and his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, the Speaker also prayed that the deceased be granted Aljannah Firdaus.
“Our prayers at this time go to his immediate family. Hon Gadagau was a young and dynamic lawmaker who had a passion for his constituency, state and Nigeria. We will miss his vibrant contributions,” he declared.
The Speaker also commiserated with families of others who died during the attack.
“Our hearts also go to those kidnapped in the same operation, believing that they would be rescued by security operatives as soon as possible,” he said.