Kaduna State Governor-elect, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai’s campaign coordinator, Markus Ishaya, was on Tuesday killed by unknown gunmen…
According to the spokesman for the All Progressives Congress Kaduna Campaign Council, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, the coordinator was shot severally by the yet-to-be identified gunmen, after he was trailed to his house in the Atuku Kasa area of Jema’am Local Governor Area of the state.
A family source said the men, two in numbers, who were heavily armed, stormed the residence of the APC chieftain and shot him severally, adding that “they didn’t pick any property in his residence except carrying out the ungodly act,” Punch reports.
“The Police have confirmed the incident. The police have also visited the scene of the crime and have commenced investigation.The governor-elect, while condoling with the family, prayed for the soul of the deceased – saying:
“While we appreciate their prompt action, our expectation is that the security agencies will fully investigate this killing and prosecute the perpetrators.
“Security agencies must adequately protect Nigerians irrespective of their status and standing.”
“Our empathy and prayers go to the family of Mr. Markus Ishaya and the entire community over this callous murder and desecration of human life.His death bring to 10, the total of APC members that have been murdered before, during and after the elections – Why are some politicians so desperate???
“May Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and give his family and friends the fortitude to bear this painful loss.”
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