The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa State, Muhammad Adamu, has referred to as on safety companies to analyze the killing of his coordinator in Alagye Electoral Ward, Doma Local Government Area by suspected kidnappers.
The physique of Baba Alhaji has been discovered, in keeping with a condolence message posted by Mr Adamu, a retired inspector-general of police, on his official Facebook web page.
His killing has additionally drawn a response from Danladi Ekpo, the nationwide president of the Nasarawa State Students Association (NASSA), who recognized the deceased as his cousin, popularly referred to as Young Money.
In a Facebook publish on Sunday, Mr Ekpo mourned the deceased.
“Today he is a victim of circumstances, a victim of kidnapping. My brother died in the hands of kidnappers. Nigeria failed him, Nasarawa State failed him, Doma failed him, Alagye failed him,” he stated.
Mr Ekpo described his cousin as a reliable relative who supported him, significantly throughout his election as NASSA nationwide president.
“Baban Alhaji was a cousin who looked after me as though there was no tomorrow. His constant visits, his check-ups, and his support, especially during my election, will never be forgotten,” he stated.
He described the demise as a painful loss and prayed for the repose of his cousin’s soul.
In his condolence message, Mr Adamu stated the killing was a loss to his political household, the deceased’s kinfolk and the broader neighborhood.
“This painful incident is a great loss to our political family, his loved ones, and the entire community. No words can adequately express the grief we feel over this unfortunate development,” he stated.
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The SDP candidate prolonged his condolences to the deceased’s household, mates, associates and members of his assist group. He additionally prayed that Allah forgives the deceased’s shortcomings and grants him Aljannatul Firdaus.
Mr Adamu referred to as on safety companies to analyze the incident, establish these accountable and convey them to justice.
PREMIUM TIMES contacted Ramhan Nansel, the police public relations officer in Nasarawa State, for a response. He had not responded on the time of submitting this report.
The circumstances surrounding the abduction and killing, together with the identities of these accountable, stay unclear.
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