Miyetti Allah leader reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen

Saidu Kolaku who is a leader of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has reportedly been shot dead by unknown gunmen. According to Premium Times, the zonal vice chairman of MACBAN for Adamawa south was killed on Saturday, August 3.

According to Premium Times, the zonal vice chairman of MACBAN for Adamawa south was killed on Saturday, August 3.

Before his demise, Kolaku has reportedly been assisting security operatives in fighting crime particularly the tracking down of kidnappers and cattle rustlers and had even been honoured by the state police command. Sulaiman Nguroje who is the Adamwa state police command spokesperson, Sulaiman Nguroje, confirmed the incident.

He said: ‘’Unknown gunmen stormed the resident of the Fulani leader located at Sabon Pegi in Mayo Belwa local government, shot him and left him in the pool of his blood.

‘’Following the incident, a distress call was forwarded to the police who rushed to the scene and took the victim to the hospital where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”

He said officers have been dispatched investigate the incident.

“Indeed, police received the death of the slain man with shock because of his invaluable contribution towards fighting crime and criminality especially his gallantry in the fight against kidnappers.

“The command has launched manhunt for the fleeing culprits and God’s willing, they will be tracked down and brought to justice.”

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