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SPEAKER ABBAS CONDEMNS KILLING OF FULANI LEADER,CHILDREN IN ZARIA. (PHOTO).



Speaker Abbas condemns killing of Fulani leader, children in Zaria


The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas (PhD), has condemned the killings of a Fulani leader, Alhaji Shuaibu Mohammed, and his four children by suspected bandits in Dorayi community in Zaria Local Government of Kaduna State. This was contained in a statement signed by Special Adviser on  media and Publicity  to the Spearker Musa Abdullahi Krishi


Alhaji Shuaibu Mohammed was the Ardon Birni da Kewaye of Zazzau Emirate. He, alongside his four children, was killed by suspected bandits, who also rustled his 100 cows, on Saturday night. 


Speaker Abbas described the killings as most unfortunate, barbaric and gruesome, saying the killers must not go unpunished.


The Speaker called on all security agencies in Kaduna State to intensify efforts at bringing the killers of the Fulani leader and his children to book.


Speaker Abbas equally called for calm while the security agencies do their job.


He sent condolences to the Zazzau Emirate, the family of the late Ardo, the people and the government of Kaduna State over the unfortunate incident.


Speaker Abbas prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims and prayed God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

 

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