Kano Monarch Shot Dead By Suspect Gunmen

Suspected gunmen in the early hours of today (Sunday) killed the village head of Maigari in Rimin Gado Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Dahiru Abba.

A family member, Alhaji Sanusi Abbas, who confirmed the incident said late Maigari died after the unidentified gunmen stormed his residence inflicted various degree of injuries on his body and shot him.

Sanusi Abbas, who is the Permanent Secretary, Judiciary in Kano State revealed the burial ceremony held today at his residence by 10am in Maigari Village.

The late village head is also the father to the incumbent chairman of Rimin Gado LGA, Munir Dahiru Maigari.

“It happened around 2am. They came and did what the did. We are now preparing for his burial. We cannot say anything regarding the cause of what happened for now, but he is dead and we pray for God’s mercy on his soul,” he said.

The lawyer added that the gunmen broke into his father’s residence and assaulted him before opening fire.