Kaduna lawmaker killed by bandits, Rilwanu Gadagau buried

By Mustapha Yauri

Gov. Nasir el-Rufai and other top government functionaries were present as the remains of Rilwanu Gadagau, a member of the Kaduna House of Assembly, who was shot dead by gunmen along the Kaduna-Zaria Highway, was laid to rest in Zaria.

Malam Muhammad-Sani Gummi, Chief Imam, Kongo Central Mosque led the funeral prayers in Zaria at the burial which was also attended by Speaker Kaduna state House of Assembly, Hon. Yusuf Zailani on Wednesday.

The speaker was represented by the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Mr Mohammed Dan-Asabe.

NAN recalls that Late Gadagau, who represented Giwa Constituency of Kaduna, was reportedly shot dead on Monday night by bandits during attack on travelers along the road.