KADUNA: Govt confirms killing of one in Zangon Kataf

THE government has confirmed the killing of one local in Zangon Kataf local government area.

A statement issued today by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said one Adamu Bala was killed by unknown persons while fishing at a river.

The statement read, ‘Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have reported a killing between Zangon Urban and Ungwan Ruhogo, Zangon Kataf local government area.”

“The victim, one Adamu Bala, was killed by unknown persons after he went fishing at the river in the said location on Monday 12th April 2021. His corpse was found on the riverbank yesterday, Tuesday 13th April 2021. He has since been buried.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted the report with sadness and condoled the family of the deceased while praying for the repose of his soul.

“Investigations into the incident are ongoing.”