Just In: Bandits Kill Nigerian Governor's Aide, Wife, Abduct 2nd Wife

• The Katsina state police command has confirmed the killing of Sanusi Gyaza, an aide to Governor Dikko Umar Radda
• Gyaza was killed alongside one of his wives, while his second wife was whisked away by the bandits on Friday, August 16
• The killing has caused fear and tension in the Gyaza community of Kankia LGA, leaving residents in a state of panic

The police in Katsina state have confirmed the killing of Governor Dikko Umar Radda's aide, Sanusi Gyaza, by bandits.

Abubakar Sadiq, the spokesperson of the police in the state, confirmed the killing of the governor's aide to journalists on Sunday, August 18, adding that the force is on top of the situation.

Where was Governor Radda's aide killed?

It was learnt that Gyaza was killed alongside one of his wives by the bandits in the Gyaza community at the Kankia LGA of the state on Friday, August 16.

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During the attack, the assailants were said to have abducted the second wife of the governor's aide and left the community in mourning and shock.

The incident has raised more concerns about the growing insecurity in the north-central state, where gun-wielding youths are involved in kidnappings and killings.

Katsina government yet to address Gyaza's death

The director-general (media) to the state governor, Maiwada Danmallam, was unavailable for comment as he did not respond to messages sent to his mobile phone number at the time of the report.

The development happened the same day the commissioner for youth development in Anambra state, Patrick Mba, was kidnapped by some gunmen in Kogi while travelling to Abuja for Governor Charles Soludo child's wedding.

Mba, who was abducted with his wife, was reportedly released on Saturday evening, August 17, following the intervention of the police and other security forces.

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Katsina, other states that declared curfew

Legit.ng earlier reported that some states declared curfew in response to the violence that trailed in the nationwide hunger protest.

Several Nigerians thronged the streets on August 1 to join the #EndBadGovernance protest aimed at calling attention the widespread hunger and harsh economic realities in the country.

The peaceful protest, however, became violent in some parts of the country, resulting in loss of lives and destruction of properties.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng