Bandits Kill Zamfara Governor’s Aide as Police Rescue 19 Kidnap Victims

Bandits reportedly killed Hon. Nasiru Sani Kaura, a Senior Special Assistant to Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, during an attack in Kaura Namoda in the early hours of Sunday. Residents said the attackers stormed the Low Cost area while people were observing the early morning Subh prayer and fired sporadically. Kaura was described as a grassroots politician and community leader. His funeral prayer was held in accordance with Islamic rites, and his death has prompted renewed calls for stronger security in the area. In a separate operation, police and other security personnel rescued 19 women and children who had been held by bandits for 22 days. The victims were abducted from Tungar Haki Village, through Wanke, in Gusau Local Government Area, and taken to a hideout near Kungurmi Village. Police said they were rescued on Saturday, November 14, during an operation involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Government House police personnel, the DSS and local hunters. Police said all 19 victims were found unharmed and reunited with their families. The Zamfara State Police Commissioner commended the joint team and urged residents to share timely, credible information with security agencies.

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