Tragedy struck Kaura Namoda town in the early hours of Sunday as armed bandits launched an attack on the low-cost area, killing Hon. Nasiru Sani Kaura, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal.
The attack occurred while residents were observing the early morning Subh (Fajr) prayer, throwing the entire community into panic and mourning.
According to a resident, Sani Turaki, the bandits stormed the low-cost quarters while the prayer was going on, shooting sporadically and causing residents to run for safety.
In the course of the attack, Hon. Kaura was shot and killed.
Hon. Kaura was known in Kaura Namoda as a grassroots politician, a community leader, and a devout Muslim, active in community affairs and religious activities.
His death has plunged Kaura Namoda and the entire state into deep sorrow, with many describing the killing as a great loss to the community and the state government.
Another resident, Yahuza Ahmed, expressed shock that the bandits could strike in the heart of Kaura Namoda town, in a residential area like Lowcost, and at a time when people were in prayer.
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Many residents are now calling on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts to protect Kaura Namoda and other towns in Zamfara North, which have continued to face repeated bandit attacks despite ongoing security operations.
Kaura Namoda local government area, which borders Sokoto State, has been one of the most affected areas in recent years, with communities facing abductions, killings and displacement.
The attack on a government aide in the town itself has raised fresh concerns about the security situation in the state.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in line with Islamic rites.
As at the time of filing this report, the Zamfara State Government and the Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the attack.
