Armed bandits have killed a Senior Special Assistant to the Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, Hon. Nasiru Sani Kaura, during an attack on Kaura Namoda town in the early hours of Sunday.
The gunmen reportedly invaded the Low-Cost residential area while Muslim residents were observing the early morning Fajr prayer, firing shots and forcing people to flee for safety.
A resident, Sani Turaki, said the attackers stormed the neighbourhood during the prayer session, shooting indiscriminately before killing the governor’s aide.
Kaura’s killing has thrown the community into mourning, with residents describing him as a prominent grassroots politician who was actively involved in community development and religious activities.
Another resident, Yahuza Ahmed, expressed concern over the attack, questioning how armed men could launch such an assault within a residential neighbourhood in the heart of Kaura Namoda, particularly at a time when residents had gathered for prayers.
The incident has renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in Zamfara North, where communities have continued to experience attacks, abductions and killings despite ongoing security operations.
Kaura Namoda, which shares a boundary with Sokoto State, is among the local government areas that have repeatedly come under bandit attacks, resulting in deaths, displacement and the disruption of normal activities.
The killing of a serving government aide within the town has further heightened concerns about the ability of security agencies to protect residents and public officials in the state.
Meanwhile, funeral arrangements for the deceased are expected to be communicated by his family in accordance with Islamic traditions.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Zamfara State Government nor the state Police Command had issued an official statement on the incident.
