Kaduna Cleric Who Spoke Against Insecurity Murdered

Gunmen have killed Danleeman Isah, the chief Imam of Kawaran Rafi in Igabi local government area of Kaduna state.

Confirming the incident, Samuel Aruwan, the state commissioner for internal security and home affairs, disclosed that the cleric was shot dead when the gunmen invaded the village.

According to a statement by the commissioner on Saturday, the murder of the cleric might not be unconnected to his vociferous stance against activities of bandits in the state.

“Security agencies have informed the Kaduna state government that armed bandits invaded Kawaran Rafi village village in Igabi local government area, and killed one Danleeman Isah, the chief immam of the village,” he said.

Aruwan disclosed that the incident bears the mark of premeditated murder because the bandits did not carry out any other diabolical and nefarious activities, saying, on getting to the village, the bandits went straight to Isah’s residence and shot him dead “and left the location without taking any items or hostages”

He said “The murder of the cleric has been linked to his vocal stance against the killing and kidnapping of citizenry by bandit.

Aruwan said the unfortunate incident was not the first of its kind, citing the cruel fate that befell “Ardo Musa Layi of Kajuru local government, who was kidnapped and killed by armed bandits in October 2020 for his advocacy against killing, kidnapping and cattle rustling.

“Also similar was the shooting of Ardo Ahmadu Suleiman by bandits at Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru local government, leaving him with bullet wounds.”

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In a related development, Aruwan said the murder of Yohanna Abu, Sarkin Yaki of Godogodo, by a gang of kidnappers, has been reported by security agencies.

According to him, the gunmen attacked Nisama village in Jema’a local government area on Friday night, and abducted Abu along with Charles Audu, another resident.

“A struggle ensued between the duo and the kidnappers, and while Mr Audu was able to escape, the kidnappers shot Mr Abu dead,” he said.

Ekohotblog gathered that said five persons have been arrested in connection with the killings and security agencies are investigating the incidents.

He added that Nasir el-Rufai, governor of the state, expressed sadness at both incidents, and prayed for the repose of the souls of the slain cleric and the community leader.