Nasiru Sani Kaura, a Senior Special Assistant to Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has lost his life in a fresh terrorist attack.
Sani Kaura was reportedly killed when terrorists attacked Kaura Namoda town in the early hours of Sunday.
According to locals, the gunmen stormed the neighbourhood while Muslims were observing the early morning Subh (Fajr) prayer and opened fire, forcing people to run for safety.
Nasiru, a politician and community leader who is popular among the locals, was reportedly shot dead during the invasion.
Kaura Namoda and neighbouring communities have been enveloped by grief and despair since his killing, with residents describing his death as a major loss to the community.
His funeral prayer was later held in line with Islamic traditions.
The incident has further heightened concerns about insecurity in Kaura Namoda and other communities in Zamfara North, which have recorded a spate of attacks, killings and kidnappings by terrorists in recent months.
Residents implore the state government and security agencies to strengthen security measures to protect lives and property.
The latest attack came just days after terrorists killed thirteen family members during an attack on Maradun Local Government in the North West State.
The family members were burned to death after the terrorists set their room ablaze in Gidan Taba village.
The attack happened last Saturday when the terrorists attacked Dosara Birnin Kaya Ward and targeted the family of one Mallam Muhammadu Sani.
