The Village Head of Maigari in Rimin Gado LGA of Kano State, Alhaji Dahiru Abba has been killed by unidentified gunmen.
The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of Judiciary in Kano State, Alhaji Sanusi Abbas, who is also a family Member to the deceased, confirmed the occurrence, Justice Watch News reports.
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According to him, the late Village Head is also a biological father to the present Chairman of Rimin Gado LGA, Barrister Munir Dahiru Maigari.
“Late Maigari died after some unidentified gunmen stormed his residence in the early hours of Sunday, inflicted various degree of injuries on his body and later shot him dead.” He said.
He further noted that the burial ceremony will be conducted today at his residence by 10am in Maigari Village of Rimin Gado LGA, Kano State.
“May his soul rest in Aljannatur Firdous,” The Permanent Secretary concluded.