By Our Correspondent
Bandits have reportedly shot dead a member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon. Rilwanu Aminu Gadagau, representing Giwa West Constituency.
This was made known by a former Kaduna State Senator, Shehu Sani, via his Twitter handle on Wednesday.
The former representative of Kaduna Central Senatorial District tweeted: .
He wrote on Twitter, “Pray for a member of Kaduna State House of Assembly.”
Another tweet from him read: “A member of Kaduna State House of Assembly Hon Rilwanu Aminu Gadagau from Giwa LG is reportedly shot and killed by bandits on his way to Kaduna.
“A tragedy a day.Inna lillahi wainna Illayhir rajiun.”
It was also learnt that many travellers were abducted by the bandits.
Meanwhile, the Speaker of the State House Assembly, Yusuf Zailani has described as devastating, the death of the lawmaker.
This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Ibrahim Danfulan on Wednesday.
The statement noted that the remains of the lawmaker were discovered in a morgue on Wednesday, among those killed by bandits on Monday night along Kaduna-Zaria Highway.
“He died during bandits attack along Zaria highway.
“This is tragic and painful. We are in deep grief over this sad incident,” the statement read in part.
The speaker prayed for Almighty Allah to grant the state, assembly, and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
“Our prayers at this time goes to his immediate family. Honourable Gadagau was a young and dynamic lawmaker, who had a passion for his constituency, state, and Nigeria.
“We will miss his vibrant contributions,” he said.
The speaker also commiserated with the families of others who were killed during the same attack.
“Our hearts also go out to those kidnapped in same operation, believing that they would be rescued by security operatives as soon as possible,” the Speaker said
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