Mr Rilwanu Gadagau, a member of Kaduna House of Assembly, has been shot dead by gunmen suspected to be bandits along Kaduna-Zaria Highway.
Gadagau, who represented Giwa Constituency of Kaduna was reportedly shot dead on Monday night by bandits during attack on travellers along the road.
Channels television reports that the body of the lawmaker was discovered on Wednesday morning near Mawai, a village about 13 kilometres from the Kaduna State capital.
One Sani Dogara was also reportedly killed by the bandits who abducted over 30 travellers in
an operation that lasted more than two hours.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Yusuf Zailani confirmed the death of Gadagau in a statement on Wednesday.
The Speaker confirmed that Gadagau was killed during the attack by bandits along the highway and his body was recovered two days later.
“This is tragic and painful. We are in deep grief over this sad incident,” said Zailani who condoled with the lawmaker’s family and members of the Assembly over the incident.
He added;
Our prayers at this time, go to his immediate family. Honourable Gadagau was a young and dynamic lawmaker, who had a passion for his constituency, state and Nigeria. We will miss his vibrant contributions.
Our hearts also go out to those kidnapped in the same operation, believing that they would be rescued by security operatives as soon as possible.
