By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna
A Fulani community leader in Doka general area of Kajuru local government, Alhaji Lawal Musa, popularly known as Alhaji Maijama’a, has been reportedly assassinated by suspected Fulani armed bandits.
Kaduna state internal security and Home Affairs commissioner Mr Samuel Aruwan who disclosed this in second state security update issued on Monday 22nd March 2021, said Musa was killed on Sunday night.
“Alhaji Lawal Musa was a Fulani community leader in the Doka general area of Kajuru LGA who worked closely with other community leaders towards the success of peace building efforts in the area.
“Alhaji Lawal Musa was brutally killed by armed bandits in his settlement, right before his family.”, It stated.
According to the release, Musa was on a motorcycle with his elder brother Alhaji Gide Musa when some assailants opened fire on them. “Alhaji Gide Musa escaped with gunshot injuries, while the gunmen got hold of Alhaji Maijama’a and hacked him to death.
“Alhaji Lawal Musa’s contributions were instrumental towards the re-opening of the Doka weekly Market, peaceful resumption of activities at abandoned places of worship and resumption of grazing and farming in the Doka general area.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness at the report of the assassination, and hailed the deceased as an exemplary leader and a champion of peaceful coexistence. He prayed for the repose of Alhaji Lawal Musa’s soul, and sent his condolences to his family.
“The Governor also wished the brother of the deceased, Alhaji Gide Musa, a speedy recovery.
