Bandits kill Zamfara governor’s aide in early hours of Sunday attack

A Special Assistant to Zamfara State Governor, Nasiru Sani has been killed in the early hours of Sunday after bandits reportedly attacked Kaura Namoda town.

The attackers were said to have stormed the low-cost estate of the town at the peak of Muslims observing their early morning Subh (Fajir) prayer firing gunshots.

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The attack led to the death of Nasiru who during his lifetime has strong grassroot connections and a political aide to the governor.

His reported killing immediately created tension in Kaura Namoda, a strategic town in Zamfara State in the North Western Nigeria.

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Residents described his death as a major loss to Kaura Namoda as he serves as a strong connection to the Government through which their voice is heard.

His funeral prayer was later held in line with Islamic traditions.

CAPITAL POST reports that Zamfara State continue to face insecurity with killings and kidnapping incidents across communities.

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