Bandits shoot dead Kaduna House of Assembly member

A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honourable Rilwanu Aminu Gadagau has been reportedly killed by bandits.

According to Sahara Reporters, Gadagau was killed by bandits while on his way to Kaduna.

Before his death, he represented the Giwa West Constituency.

This was also confirmed by a former Kaduna State Senator, Shehu Sani via his Twitter handle on Wednesday.

Shehu, in a series of tweets, initially called for prayers for a member of the state house of assembly as of 10:15 am without disclosing many details.

However, in a follow-up tweet at 10:35 am, he noted that Gadagau was shot by bandits while on his way to Kaduna and had given up the ghost.

He wrote on Twitter, “Pray for a member of Kaduna State House of Assembly.”

Another tweet reads, “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.”

The attack occurred at Kofar Gayan on the outskirt of Zaria.

It was learnt that the gunmen struck around 8pm, shooting sporadically at vehicles to immobilise them and abduct the passengers.

Witnesses noted that the attackers had taken many travellers into the bush before the arrival of security agents.