Remains of Kaduna lawmaker killed by bandits laid to rest

The remains of Rilwanu Gadagau, a member of the Kaduna House of Assembly, who was shot dead by gunmen along the Kaduna-Zaria Highway, have been laid to rest in Zaria.

Malam Muhammad-Sani Gummi, Chief Imam, Kongo Central Mosque, led the funeral prayers in Zaria on Wednesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the funeral was attended by Governor Nasir el-Rufai; Speaker, Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon. Yusuf Zailani; and other top government functionaries.

The Speaker was represented by the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Mohammed Dan-Asabe.

NAN recalls that late Gadagau, who represented Giwa Constituency of Kaduna State, was reportedly shot dead on Monday night by bandits during attack on travellers along the road.