Bandit terrorists have reportedly killed a member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honourable Rilwanu Aminu Gadagau.
Naija News reports that the lawmaker representing the Giwa West Constituency was confirmed killed in a post on Twitter on Wednesday by Senator Shehu Sani.
Shehu, a former lawmaker, had earlier called for prayers for a member of the state house of assembly as of 10:15am without disclosing many details.
However, he later noted that Gadagau was shot by bandits while on his way to Kaduna and had given up the ghost.
Meanwhile, five persons have been kidnapped by bandit terrorists during an attack on two villages in Dutsen Abba, Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
It was learned that the terrorists, who invaded the first settlement, Dallatu village in the early hours of Wednesday, abducted two people and looted properties.
The criminals then moved to Kasuwar Da’a village where they abducted six people including three children and women.
Speaking with Daily Trust, residents of the area said the terrorists released the kidnapped children on Wednesday morning leaving five people in captivity.
As of the time of filing this report, Kaduna State Police Command is yet to make a statement regarding the attack on the two villages.
This article was originally published on Naija News