Ex Zamfara State governorship aspirant, and a former FCT Director of Protocol, Alhaji Sagir Hamidu, has been shot dead.
Alhaji Hamidu was confirmed killed by bandits along Rijana road, at the ever busy Kaduna-Abuja expressway, on Sunday afternoon, around 3:30 pm, while plying the route.
According to eyewitnesses, bandits operated unhindered for over an hour, in pothole areas on the highway, killing some commuters, while some others were fortunate enough to have escaped the ordeal.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Police Command, is yet to issue a Statement concerning the sad incident.
May the souls of the departed Rest In Peace.