Sagir Hamidu, a former gubernatorial aspirant in Zamfara State’s 2019 election, was assassinated by bandits on the Abuja-Kaduna road.
The late politician ran for governor on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and was the owner of FAMAKS British Schools in Abuja and Kaduna.
Around 4 p.m. on Sunday, the attackers opened fire on travelers near Rijana on the busy expressway, killing him.
He was “among those hit by the kidnappers gunfire,” according to security sources who spoke on condition of anonymity to the DAILY NIGERIAN.
Many passengers who attempted to flee were shot at, according to sources, while those who cooperated were herded into the jungle.
The incident happened in the Rijana region, according to a survivor who did not want to be identified.
Exposed!! Popular Abuja doctor revealed how men can naturally and permanently cure poor erection, quick ejaculation, small and shameful manhood without side effects. Even if you are hypertensive or diabetic . Stop the use of hard drugs for sex!! It kills!
“The kidnappers took advantage of the road damage,” he claimed, “which forced on-coming and off-coming traffic to move slowly on a single lane.”
At the time of publishing this story, Mohammed Jalige, spokesman for the Kaduna State Police Command, did not respond to our reporter’s phone.