Speaker Condemns Killing of 10 Zaria Traders in Bandit Attack

• Ten tomato traders from Zaria were killed in Katsina when bandits attacked their vehicle, causing it to crash while fleeing
• Speaker Abbas condemned the attack, urging security agencies to rescue the kidnapped traders and apprehend the culprits responsible for the violence

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of 10 tomato traders from Zaria, who bandits recently attacked.

The traders, from Danmagaji Market in Zaria, had traveled to Katsina and Zamfara states to purchase tomatoes but were ambushed by armed bandits at Takoki village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State on their way back.

Reports indicate that in an attempt to escape, the driver of the truck carrying the traders reversed at high speed, causing the vehicle to fall off a bridge.

Ten traders lost their lives, while seven others sustained injuries. Additionally, five traders are suspected to have been kidnapped, and goods worth ₦60 million were reportedly destroyed.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas strongly condemned the attack and urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the kidnapped traders and apprehend the culprits.

He prayed for the souls of the deceased and extended his heartfelt condolences to their families.